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Frost2351

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Describe the four reinforcement techniques. Provide an example of each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

If Sam's e-mail message ends with the emoticon :- , he is communicating
 
  A) sarcasm.
  B) happiness.
  C) indifference.
  D) sadness.



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Answer to Question 1

Positive reinforcement is given when desired behavior is performed. An employee is praised for cleaning up the work station. Negative reinforcement is the removal of a negative consequence when desired behavior is performed. A manager complains about a messy work station and stops when the worker cleans it up. Extinction occurs with the removal of positive consequences when undesired behavior is performed. A manager refrains from laughing at a subordinate's disruptive jokes when the two have important matters to discuss. Punishment is the negative consequence given when undesired behavior is performed. A manager criticizes the subordinate for telling disruptive jokes when the two have important matters to discuss.

Answer to Question 2

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