Scenario A

question 8

Multiple Choice

Scenario A. Suppose that your employee Umberto has been having trouble with the paperwork he must do for his job. Your goal is for the employee to improve his performance; i.e. decrease his rate of errors. You are considering two approaches:
1. Option 1 is to spend time with Umberto every day helping him with his job. This is an appealing option to Umberto because he appreciates the attention and sees it as a positive reward.
2. Option 2 is to tell Umberto that has now lost his incentive option until his performance improves.
3. Option 3 is to tell Umberto that you are not taking away his incentive option for the coming quarter provided he makes improvements.

-Option 3 in the scenario above is an example of

• A)positive reinforcement.
• B)punishment.
• C)negative reinforcement.
• D)extinction.
• E)none of the above

Differentiate between the sensory mechanisms of static and dynamic equilibrium.

Recognize the functions and responses of various components within the vestibular system.

Identify the roles of otoliths and their location in the equilibrium process.

Grasp the physiological basis behind tests for equilibrium and the expected responses.

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