Which Best Characterizes How Weick Explains the Relationship Between Rules

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which best characterizes how Weick explains the relationship between rules and equivocality?

• A) Rules are the cause of equivocality.
• B) Rules are best used in highly equivocal contexts, because no precedent exists.
• C) Rules are often used in less equivocal contexts, because a precedent exists.
• D) Rules bring back memories of equivocality.

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Definitions:

Ratio Strain

A breakdown in the performance of learned behaviors that occurs when reinforcement schedules are thinned too quickly.

Reinforcement

A process which increases the likelihood of a behavior by applying a stimulus immediately after the behavior occurs.

Delivered

In a behavioral context, refers to the administration or provision of a consequence or reinforcement following a behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology whereby a behavior is strengthened by the consequence of experiencing a positive condition.