In Contrast to _____, Which Asserts That There Is One

question 19

Multiple Choice

In contrast to _____, which asserts that there is one best way to do something, _____ and the concept of equifinality suggest that there are many ways to reach the same end result.

• A)open-systems theory; Scientific Management
• B)Theory X; Scientific Management
• C)Scientific Management; Theory X
• D)Scientific Management; open-systems theory

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Definitions:

Operant Behavior

A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences, including rewards and punishments.

Rat Pressing Bar

An experimental setup wherein rats are conditioned to press a bar to receive a reward, often used in studies of behavior and learning.

Dog Blinking

A reflex or voluntary action in dogs to protect their eyes from foreign bodies or express emotions, not a widely recognized behavioral study term.

Law of Effect

Law stating that if an action is followed by a pleasurable consequence, it will tend to be repeated, and if followed by an unpleasant consequence, it will tend not to be repeated.