Brad Has Been Tasked with Improving Critical Psychological States at a Sporting

question 9

Multiple Choice

Brad has been tasked with improving critical psychological states at a sporting goods company.Brad should strive to increase all of these EXCEPT which one?

• A) compensation levels for employees
• B) meaningfulness of work
• C) responsibility for outcomes of work
• D) knowledge of actual results of work activities

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior because it removes or diminishes a negative outcome or stimulus.

Positive Reinforcement

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often by introducing a negative outcome or removing a positive stimulus.

Public Health Agency

An organization that focuses on protecting and improving the health of populations by carrying out disease prevention, health education, and policy advocacy.