With Regard to Contingent Reward Behavior in Action,the Way Shamu

question 38

Multiple Choice

With regard to contingent reward behavior in action,the way Shamu (the world's most famous killer whale) and fellow killer whales are actually trained to jump over a rope is most like:

• A)providing videos of extreme ski stunts for students on a beginner slope.
• B)sounding a loud buzzer whenever a bank teller makes a mistake.
• C)rewarding the girl scout who sells the most cookies with a trip to Disneyland.
• D)raising both sales goals and associated commissions for a salesgirl.
• E)grading final exams on a curve.

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