In Applying Conditioning Principles in the Workplace, a Large Retailer

question 182

Multiple Choice

In applying conditioning principles in the workplace, a large retailer allows employees to choose their own reinforcers. A casual dress code and flexible work hours have proven to be effective in increasing productivity. The employer is using _____ to improve employee performance.

• A) classical conditioning
• B) behavior modification
• C) higher order conditioning
• D) the partial reinforcement effect

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Definitions:

Voluntary Exchange

A transaction where parties involved trade goods or services by mutual agreement, without coercion.

Mutual Gain

A situation or outcome in which all parties involved benefit or profit from the arrangement or transaction.

Potential Exchange

The possibility of trading goods, services, or other items of value between parties.

Trade

The exchange of goods, services, or both between two or more parties.