A System in Which Workers Are Compensated Not on the Basis

question 29

True/False

A system in which workers are compensated not on the basis of their absolute output, but rather on the basis of their output relative to the output of others is known as a rank-order tournament.

Identify and describe the key conditions and outcomes of social facilitation, including the impact of task complexity and the presence of others on individual performance.

Describe the characteristics that define a group versus a mere collection of individuals, including concepts of entitativity and interaction among members.

Explain the drive theory of social facilitation and distinguish between social facilitation and inhibition.

Recognize the impact of audience effects and mere presence on individual performance in diverse contexts.

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing its effectivity.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavior modification programs.

Variable Interval

A reinforcement schedule in which the reinforcement is provided after a variable and unpredictable amount of time has passed following a behavior.

Fixed Interval

In operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement where the first response after a specified amount of time has elapsed is rewarded.