If a Person Performs Poorly in Many Different Situations, the Tendency

question 51

Multiple Choice

If a person performs poorly in many different situations, the tendency is to attribute the person's poor performance to __________ causes; but if the person performs poorly only occasionally, the tendency is to attribute the person's poor performance to __________ causes.

• A) external; internal
• B) internal; external
• C) external; external
• D) outside; inside
• E) inside; outside

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

A systematic approach to changing behavior through various techniques and strategies, such as reinforcement and punishment.

Safety Gear

Equipment designed to protect individuals from accidents or injuries in various environments.

A-B-Cs

An acronym for Antecedents, Behaviors, and Consequences, a framework in behavioral analysis to understand the effect of environmental factors on behavior.

Behavior Modification

The application of reinforcement or punishment techniques to change a person's behavior.