Give an Example of a Situation in Which Rewards Could

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Essay

Give an example of a situation in which rewards could (or did)have a negative impact on employee behavior.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach focusing on revealing and resolving unconscious conflicts, based on the theories of psychoanalysis.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias and anxieties through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation accompanied by relaxation exercises.

Progressive Relaxation

A technique aimed at reducing stress and anxiety by tensing and then relaxing each muscle group in the body.

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior modification that involves the use of unpleasant stimuli to reduce or eliminate unwanted behavior.