Which of the Following Is a Form of Operant Conditioning

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a form of operant conditioning?

• A)expectancy theory
• B)the expectation-performance-reward-satisfaction chain
• C)the attempt by a supervisor to satisfy higher order needs of employees through participation
• D)organizational behavior modification

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Definitions:

Negative Linear Relationship

A relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable leads to a decrease in the other, represented by a downward sloping line on a graph.

Dependent Variable

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Variables

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Interval Variables

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