Jason Has Been Spending a Great Deal of Work Time

question 117

Multiple Choice

Jason has been spending a great deal of work time talking to his co-workers about how dissatisfied he is with the job. He also has spent quite a bit of time gossiping. In the last week, Jason has arrived at work intoxicated twice. His behavior can be classified as ________ behavior.

• A) citizenship
• B) deviant
• C) organizational commitment
• D) positive affect
• E) satisficing

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Definitions:

Behavioral Theorists

Researchers or clinicians focusing on how behaviors are acquired or modified based on response to environmental stimuli.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it is a concept where a behavior is increased or strengthened by the consequence that follows it.

Punishment

A response aimed at reducing undesirable behavior by imposing negative consequences.

Abnormal Behavior

Actions, thoughts, or emotions that are unusual within a person’s own culture, cause personal distress, or interfere with a person’s ability to function in daily life.