Which of the Following Examples Depicts an Implicit Norm

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples depicts an implicit norm?

• A)As specified in the group's bylaws,members use parliamentary procedure when the group debates a motion.
• B)Even though members know everyone's name,they continue to wear their company-issued nametags to meetings.
• C)Members take their turn-in alphabetical order-taking minutes at every meeting.
• D)Members have learned that because meetings usually begin 15 minutes later than scheduled,they can arrive a little late.
• E)Members agree that no one should be allowed to consult their cell phones during a meeting without permission.

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning method where only some responses are reinforced, making the learned behavior more resistant to extinction.

Delayed Reinforcement

A term from behavioral psychology referring to the delivery of a reward at a later time than the desired action occurred, which can still effectively reinforce the behavior.

Triadic Reciprocal Causation

A concept in psychology that explains human behavior through the interaction of behavioral, cognitive, and environmental factors.

Operant Learning Theory

A theory of learning that emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior through a process known as operant conditioning.