The Most Effective Way for People to Defuse the Influence

question 12

Multiple Choice

The most effective way for people to defuse the influence of racial ideology is to

• A)use humor and sarcasm when referring to race or dealing with racial issues.
• B)ignore race and skin color in all social relationships and situations.
• C)learn each other's history and heritage and work together to achieve goals.
• D)compete against each other in sports and other activities.

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Definitions:

Contingent Reward

A leadership strategy where rewards or punishments are given based on the performance of the followers.

Management By Exception

A management strategy where leaders intervene only when necessary, mainly when there are deviations from expected outcomes; it emphasizes autonomy in the regular tasks.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior analysis that involves the addition of a stimulus following a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.