Which of the Following Is an Example of Punishment

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of punishment?

• A)The organization takes away some of your paycheck to cover the cost of a machine that you carelessly broke.
• B)Your boss doesn't say anything after you have the highest sales of the month.
• C)Your boss stops complaining about your late arrival at work after you arrive early for several weeks.
• D)After signing a contract with an important client, the company announces its appreciation of your work.
• E)Both 'A' and 'C' are examples of punishment.

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Definitions:

Individualistic Cultures

Societies that value independence, self-expression, and the needs of the individual over those of the group.

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that emphasize the needs and goals of the group as a whole over the needs and desires of each individual.

External Attributions

External attributions are explanations for one's behavior or outcomes based on external circumstances or environmental factors, rather than personal characteristics.

Internal Attributions

The process of attributing behavior to internal characteristics of the agent, such as personality, attitude, or effort.