Reuben Visits a Small-Time Restaurant Every Day at 2:00 PM

question 61

Multiple Choice

Reuben visits a small-time restaurant every day at 2:00 PM.He notices that the cashier leaves the billing counter unattended every day at 2:10 PM for a coffee break.On one such day when the cashier left the counter unattended,Reuben steals all the money from the cash register and leaves the restaurant undetected.Which of the following theories best describes Reuben's behavior?

• A)The biological theory
• B)The recidivist victim theory
• C)The strain theory
• D)The routine activities theory

Distinguish between primary and secondary reinforcers and their roles in behavior modification.

Understand how operant conditioning applies to everyday organizational behaviors and management strategies.

Understand the concept and application of reinforcement in behavior management.

Differentiate between positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction.

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