All of the Following May Be Considered Privileges of the Scientist

question 1

Multiple Choice

All of the following may be considered privileges of the scientist except that scientists are:

• A) reasonably well paid
• B) exempt from public scrutiny
• C) accorded much prestige
• D) given free rein to investigate problems they set for themselves

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A method of encouraging desired behavior by rewarding it, thus increasing the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

OB Mod

Organizational Behavior Modification, a theory that focuses on influencing individual or group behaviors within an organization through a system of rewards and punishments.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as a response to an undesirable behavior or action, aimed at reducing or eliminating that behavior.

Operant Conditioning

is a learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.