In the Supermarket Checkout Line, If John Is Crying, His

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the supermarket checkout line, if John is crying, his mother gives him candy to calm him down. However, if John is sitting quietly in the cart, his mother does not give him candy. John really likes candy, so it is likely that he will repeat his crying behavior, as suggested by _____.

• A) the Yerkes-Dodson law
• B) Thorndike's law of effect
• C) latent learning
• D) extinction

Recognize the key factors that enhance employee self-esteem in the workplace.

Develop strategies for replacing negative messages with positive self-talk.

Propose effective ways for a manager to enhance the self-esteem of employees.

Describe the development of self-concept through the stages of a person's life.

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Definitions:

Problem-Focused Coping

A strategy for managing stress that involves dealing directly with the cause of stress, rather than the feelings or symptoms it produces.

Uncontrollable Shocks

Events or occurrences that are unexpected and beyond one's control, often causing stress or trauma.

Low-Intensity

Activities or exercises that require minimal physical effort, typically characterized by a low heart rate and minimal sweating, focusing on sustainability over a longer duration.

Vulnerable To Ulcers

A condition or predisposition where an individual is more likely to develop ulcers, often due to stress, lifestyle, or specific biological factors.