37. Drinking
water would be an example of a(n) ____ to most people.
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a.
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aversive event
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b.
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primary reinforcer
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c.
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secondary reinforcer
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d.
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none of these is a correct answer
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ANS: B
38. The
Hogan's, a family restaurant, uses a system of points to manage the behavior of
the wait staff. Each member of the wait staff has a running total of points
that can be added to or subtracted from based on their behaviors. When an
employee reaches 200 points, a bonus is received. If points ever become
negative, employees are reprimanded or even fired. For the employees at The
Hogan's, points would be best characterized as:
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a.
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aversive events
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b.
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a type of vicarious learning
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c.
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primary reinforcers
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d.
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secondary reinforcers
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ANS: D
39. To
qualify as a reinforcer, a reward must:
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a.
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involve money
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b.
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involve money and/or praise
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c.
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increase the frequency of the behavior
it follows
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d.
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cause extinction
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ANS: C
40. Your
textbook gives an example of a financial firm called Calvert which includes all
of the following in its secondary reinforcers except:
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a.
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life insurance
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b.
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dental coverage
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c.
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food
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d.
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tuition reimbursement
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