If He Is Like Most Alienated Workers, How Would Rocky

question 82

Multiple Choice

If he is like most alienated workers, how would Rocky be most likely to explain his feelings about his job?

• A) "My pay sucks."
• B) "My job is meaningless; I'm nothing more than a replaceable part."
• C) "I could really use a mentor."
• D) "Most days on the job I really like my responsibilities, but there are some days I'd rather forget."

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Definitions:

Aversive Stimulation

A psychological technique that uses unpleasant stimuli to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the probability of that behavior being repeated.

Laughing

The action of making spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are the instinctive expressions of lively amusement and sometimes also of contempt or derision.

Cussing

The act of using swear words or profanity in speech or writing, often used to express strong emotions or for emphasis.