The School of Behaviorism Attempted to Explain Behavior by Studying

question 44

Multiple Choice

The school of behaviorism attempted to explain behavior by studying __________.

• A) the reasons people give for their behaviors
• B) the specific personality traits that lead to behavior
• C) how a specific stimulus evokes a specific response
• D) the purposes of people's behavior

Appreciate the importance of avoiding personality assessments in performance evaluations.

Recognize the key dimensions of performance standards: productivity, quality, timeliness, and cost.

Identify the secondary objectives of performance appraisals beyond immediate performance improvement.

Understand the principles of operant and classical conditioning, including positive and negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction.

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Definitions:

Quantity Discount

A reduction in price per unit of a good or service based on the amount of the purchase, used to encourage larger orders.

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A lightweight, silvery-white metallic element used broadly in manufacturing and construction due to its strength and corrosion resistance.

Marginal Analysis

An examination of the additional benefits of an activity compared to the additional costs incurred by that same activity.

Extra Benefit

The additional advantage or value received from consuming one more unit of a good or service.