Which of the Following Is True About Romantic Relationships in the Workplace

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about romantic relationships in the workplace?

• A) Most businesses have strict policies forbidding all romantic relationships in the workplace.
• B) OSHA requires businesses to forbid workplace romantic relationships.
• C) Many companies allow managers to become romantically involved with subordinates, so long as they do not supervise them directly.
• D) Many companies allow managers to become romantically involved with subordinates if the subordinate has been working at the company for at least 18 months.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcement

A term in behavioral psychology referring to a stimulus that satisfies a biological need, leading to an increase in the likelihood of a specific response.

Variable Ratio Schedule

A variable ratio schedule in reinforcement theory involves rewarding a behavior after an unpredictable number of responses, promoting a high and steady response rate.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are given at fixed intervals of time, provided the correct response is made.

Nonreinforced Responses

Reactions or actions that are not followed by reinforcement, thus not likely to be strengthened or learned.