For Which Project Would You Hire a Human Factors Engineer

question 130

Multiple Choice

For which project would you hire a human factors engineer?

• A) to develop a standardized aptitude test for job applicants
• B) to outline a set of procedures for dealing with poor employee performance
• C) to develop a childproof medicine bottle that can be easily opened by an arthritic patient
• D) to develop a questionnaire to explore peoples' attitudes about recycling

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is naturally satisfying or rewarding, like food or water, which does not require learning to be effective.

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

Variable-ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal immediately after a response increases the frequency of that response in the future.