Kelly Is a Ninth Grader with Above-Average Abilities

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Essay

Kelly is a ninth grader with above-average abilities.He earns "Bs" in all of his subjects,except for biology,which he barely manages to pass.As his biology teacher,you have tried to help him many times,but you have observed no real progress.Kelly tells you that he has difficulty doing his homework because of anxieties and basic "resistance" to the subject.He simply doesn't know how to get started and stares at the question until he gives up and puts the homework assignment away.
-Explain why (or why not)such strategies as token reinforcement and contingency contracting might help Kelly's situation.

Understand the factors contributing to the successful adjustment to new cultures.

Recognize the importance of personal attributes for employees in international assignments.

Learn the significance of global organizational learning and knowledge sharing across cultures.

Identify the potential benefits and complaints regarding multinational corporations in host countries.

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Definitions:

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves a subjective experience, physiological response, and behavioral or expressive response.

Sensory Adaptation

Over time, the method through which sensory receptors reduce their responsiveness to steady stimuli.

Weber's Law

A principle in psychology that states the smallest noticeable difference in stimulus intensity is proportional to the intensity of the original stimulus.

Perceptual Set

A psychological predisposition to perceive things in a certain way, influenced by expectations, emotions, and culture.