Doug Is a Supervisor

question 136

Multiple Choice

Doug is a supervisor. He is known for fits of anger, usually right after an employee fails to do what he told that person to do. What behavior is Doug demanding from his employees

• A) conformity
• B) obedience
• C) compliance
• D) following social norms

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio

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

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, in operant conditioning.

Fixed-Interval

A schedule in operant conditioning where rewards or responses are provided after a consistent and predictable amount of time has passed.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses. This schedule creates a steady, high rate of responding.