You Want to Stop Your Cat from Clawing Your New

question 348

Multiple Choice

You want to stop your cat from clawing your new sofa by spraying a stream of water on the cat as punishment for clawing the furniture. If you are to be successful, you must

• A)use intermittent punishment by spraying the cat every now and then.
• B)spray the cat every time he begins to claw the sofa.
• C)spray the cat until he is completely wet and uncomfortable.
• D)take the cat to each clawed mark and then hold and spray him.

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Definitions:

Ingratiation

A social influence strategy aimed at making oneself more likable or agreeable to another, particularly used in organizational settings.

Proactive Influence

The effect of anticipating potential future problems, needs, or changes, and taking action to address or capitalize on them beforehand.

Influence Attempt

The effort to change the behavior, attitude, or perceptions of another person or group through persuasive means.

Referent Power

Influence held by an individual due to loyalty, admiration, or respect from others rather than formal authority or position.