Pushing a Particular Button on the TV Remote Control Is

question 425

Multiple Choice

Pushing a particular button on the TV remote control is reinforced by gaining the consequence you desire, such as changing channels or muting an obnoxious commercial.This illustrates

• A) classical conditioning.
• B) vicarious conditioning.
• C) the law of association.
• D) the law of effect.

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Definitions:

Autocratic Workplace

A workplace environment where decision-making is concentrated in the hands of a single authority, often without much consultation or input from others.

Human Resource Management

The strategic approach to the effective management of an organization's workers, focusing on policies and systems to maximize employee performance.

Theory X

A management theory assuming that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can, implying that a strict control and supervision are necessary.

Type A Personality

A temperament characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-motivation, aggressiveness, impatience, and a sense of urgency, often linked to stress and achievement in careers.