When Reinforcement Theory Is Applied as a Program to Increase

question 59

Multiple Choice

When reinforcement theory is applied as a program to increase worker motivation, it usually takes the form of

• A) job enrichment.
• B) punishment.
• C) organizational behavior modification.
• D) employee token economies.

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Definitions:

Adaptation-Level Phenomenon

The tendency to adapt to a new stimulus or environment while simultaneously using that as a baseline for future judgments.

Internal Locus

Internal locus refers to the belief that one controls their own life and outcomes, rather than external forces having that power.

Stimuli

External factors or events that elicit a physical or behavioral response in an organism.

Income Inequality

The unequal distribution of income among individuals or households within a certain area, leading to economic disparities.