The Textbook Describes a Movement Called Gamification That Advocates Turning

question 160

Multiple Choice

The textbook describes a movement called gamification that advocates turning daily life into a kind of virtual reality game, in which ''points'' or other conditioned reinforcers are awarded to reward healthy or productive behaviors. What is a potential danger of gamification according to the textbook?

• A)Marketing professionals are already studying ways to use gamification to influence consumer preferences and buying decisions.
• B)Gamification is based on the traditional prescientific view of human behavior and will lead to the destruction of society.
• C)The principles of operant conditioning only work on animals, and applying operant conditioning to human beings can result in unforeseen consequences.
• D)Gamification is likely to precipitate the zombie apocalypse.

---

Definitions:

Remittance

The transfer of money by foreign workers to individuals in their home country.

Immigration

The process by which individuals move from one country to another with the intention of settling there.

Home Country

Refers to the country where a company's headquarters are located and from which it operates most directly.

Host Country

The nation that hosts foreign investors, businesses, or workers.