Reinforcement Theory in HCA 301

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What is the primary focus of reinforcement theory?

The impact of internal motivations on behavior

The role of cognition in shaping behavior

The influence of social norms on behavior

The impact of external environmental consequences on behavior (correct)

Who developed the concept of operant conditioning?

B.F. Skinner (correct)

Albert Bandura

Jean Piaget

Sigmund Freud

What is the purpose of negative reinforcers in operant conditioning?

To punish misbehavior

To encourage desired behavior

To inhibit undesired behavior (correct)

To reward good behavior

What is the technique of removing a positive reinforcer to eliminate undesired behavior called?

Extinction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of selectively reinforcing behaviors that are successively closer approximations to the desired behavior called?

Shaping (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of behavior modification?

To change undesired behavior (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of positive reinforcement in operant conditioning?

To increase the frequency of a behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key principle of operant conditioning?

Law of contingent reinforcement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of clearly identifying desired work behaviors in operant conditioning?

To inform employees about the rewards (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the removal of an unpleasant consequence to increase the frequency of a behavior?

Negative reinforcement (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to deliver rewards immediately in operant conditioning?

To increase the reinforcement value (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the contingent presentation of an unpleasant consequence to decrease the frequency of a behavior?

Punishment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between continuous reinforcement and intermittent reinforcement?

The frequency of rewards being administered (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline for using punishment involves ensuring that the punishment is proportional to the behavior?

Match the punishment to the behavior (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of behavior acquired under an intermittent reinforcement schedule?

More permanent (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the integrated model of motivation, what leads to performance accomplishment?

Motivation, individual abilities, and organizational support combined (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of following the laws of immediate and contingent reinforcement?

To promote learning and motivation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of receiving rewards for performance accomplishment, according to the integrated model of motivation?

Increased motivation to work hard in the future (C) Signup and view all the answers