Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Thought That Every Job Could Be

question 318

Multiple Choice

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth thought that every job could be broken down into a series of elementary motions that they called

• A) therbligs.
• B) elementary steps.
• C) micromotions.
• D) lillifranks.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired reinforcing properties through associations with primary reinforcers.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior conditioning where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Punishment

A consequence applied with the intention of reducing or eliminating an undesirable behavior by introducing a negative stimulus.