Recall That Participants in a Field Experiment by Raymond Reno

question 171

Multiple Choice

Recall that participants in a field experiment by Raymond Reno and his colleagues (1993) were more likely to properly dispose of a handbill left on their windshields when they saw a confederate pick up and dispose of a fast food bag.Results of this experiment reveal the power of ____ to reduce littering behaviors.

• A)descriptive norms
• B)self-awareness
• C)injunctive norms
• D)subjective norms

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Definitions:

Program Decentralization

The process of distributing administrative functions, powers, or tasks from a central authority to regional or local branches or units within an organization or system.

Spiraling Failure

A situation where a series of failures reinforce one another, leading to a deteriorating condition.

Mission Devolution

The process of delegating operational responsibilities and decision-making authority from central leadership to local offices or departments within an organization.

Retrenchment

A strategy used by organizations to reduce their scale or scope in response to financial pressures, often involving cost-cutting measures and reductions in workforce.