In Applying Conditioning Principles in the Workplace, a Large Retailer

question 179

Multiple Choice

In applying conditioning principles in the workplace, a large retailer allowed employees to choose their own reinforcers. A casual dress code and flexible work hours proved to be effective in increasing productivity. The employer has used _____ to improve employee performance.

• A)classical conditioning
• B)behavior modification
• C)higher order conditioning
• D)the partial reinforcement effect

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Definitions:

Capital Gain Yield

The rise in the price of an investment, represented as a percentage of the initial investment cost.

Appraised Value

The estimated value of a property, as determined by a qualified professional appraiser.

Property Taxes

Taxes levied by local governments based on the value of property owned, such as land and buildings.

Compound Annual Rate

The rate of return that would be required for an investment to grow from its beginning balance to its ending one, compounding over a period of a year.