In a Classic Study on _____ That Focused on College

question 130

Multiple Choice

In a classic study on _____ that focused on college students shooting pool at a student union.Good players who were confident in their pool playing improved their accuracy when being watched by others, while the less confident players decreased their accuracy when being watched by others.

• A)social facilitation
• B)social compliance
• C)indirect obedience
• D)conforming performance

Grasp the concept of operant conditioning, including reinforcement (positive and negative), punishment, and the law of effect.

Understand the application of reinforcement and punishment in real-life scenarios.

Acknowledge the role of biological predispositions in learning, such as preparedness for fear responses.

Differentiate between primary and secondary reinforcers and their role in shaping behavior.

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Definitions:

Managerial Role

The specific duties, responsibilities, and functions that an individual in a management position is expected to perform.

Spokesperson

An individual designated to speak on behalf of an organization or group, often to convey its views to the public or media.

Intuition

The ability to understand or know something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

Mintzberg

Henry Mintzberg, a renowned academic and author known for his work on business and organizational strategy, structures, and management.