Which of the Following Is False

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false?

• A) The idea that punishment should be avoided is based on research on rats and small children.
• B) People are less likely to engage in unethical behavior if it is likely to be detected and punished.
• C) Other employees are affected by the punishment of just one employee.
• D) People do not care if violators of ethical conduct are punished.

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Definitions:

Interdependent

Mutual dependence between things. In social contexts, it refers to relationships where individuals or groups rely on each other.

Preference List

A ranked list of items or options according to a person's likes, desires, or priorities.

Reinforcers

Stimuli that increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, which can be positive (adding something desirable) or negative (removing something undesirable).

Gotcha Technique

A strategy used to catch mistakes or errors, typically in a manner that is intended to be educational or corrective.