Sharon Has Been Disruptive and Unprepared for Several Important Meetings

question 1

Multiple Choice

Sharon has been disruptive and unprepared for several important meetings in the past few weeks.Debbie, her boss, hesitates to fire her.Debbie's boss frequently brags that no employee in his division has ever been fired.Why is Debbie hesitating?

• A)Nature and extent of the problem
• B)Extenuating circumstances
• C)Severity of the problem
• D)Organization history
• E)Degree of socialization

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The psychological principle where a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli similar to the original associated stimulus.

Behavioral Learning

A theory that explains human learning and behavior through the association between stimuli and responses, emphasizing the role of reinforcement.

Cognitive Learning

Refers to the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses, emphasizing the role of the brain in processing information.

Behavioral Learning

A theory that proposes that learning is a process of adapting behavior based on experiences and interactions.