Kevin Is Interviewing for a Position as a Public Relations

question 52

Multiple Choice

Kevin is interviewing for a position as a public relations specialist in a communications firm. He first meets with the HR manager. Afterwards, he meets with the department manager. Finally, he meets with the company president. Kevin is most likely experiencing a ________ interview.

• A)board
• B)panel
• C)serial
• D)mass

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Definitions:

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer and is used to modify behavior.

VR 20 Schedule

VR 20 Schedule, or Variable Ratio 20 Schedule, is a reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, on average every 20th response.

Greeting Cards

Decorated cards sent to express personal sentiments, such as congratulations, sympathy, or holiday wishes, traditionally presented on special occasions.

Behavioral Extinction

The gradual decrease and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer provided.