Self-Reinforcement Occurs Whenever an Employee Has Control Over a Reinforcer

question 56

True/False

Self-reinforcement occurs whenever an employee has control over a reinforcer but doesn't "take" the reinforcer until completing a self-set goal.

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Definitions:

Helplessness

A state of being unable to prevent or avoid negative outcomes, often leading to feelings of powerlessness.

Cognitive Complexity

A cognitive style or way of construing the environment characterized by the ability to perceive differences among people.

Castration Anxiety

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to a child's fear of losing their genitals, symbolizing a fear of punishment for sexual desires.

Self-Actualization

Represents the fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, often considered the highest need in Maslow's hierarchy.