Which of These Statements About Behaviour Modification Is FALSE

question 235

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about behaviour modification is FALSE?

• A)Behaviour modification considers the contingencies and schedules of reinforcement.
• B)Behaviour modification theory argues that employee beliefs and attitudes cause behaviour.
• C)A-B-C analysis considers what happens before and after the behaviour.
• D)Behaviour modification programs are most effectively implemented where work behaviour is observable.
• E)The reinforcer used in some behaviour modification programs tends to lose its effectiveness over time.

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

An accounting technique that estimates and prepares for the amount of bad debts customers might not pay.

Direct Write-Off Method

The method of accounting for uncollectible accounts that recognizes the expense only when accounts are judged to be worthless.

Uncollectible Accounts

Funds that a company is unable to collect from its debtors, leading to recognition as a loss.

Direct Write-Off Method

A bookkeeping approach where bad debts are immediately expensed against earnings when they are considered irrecoverable.