It has been two years since any employee has received a bonus at Tech Outlet, and the possibility of getting one no longer seems to motivate employees. In this case, management has inadvertently applied

A. expectancy.
B. negative reinforcement.
C. intrinsic motivation.
D. extinction.
E. punishment.


D. extinction.

Extinction is the weakening of behavior by ignoring it or making sure it is not reinforced.

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A. solve problems after a purchase. B. promote the customer's next purchase. C. are advocates for the company. D. are advocates for the customer. E. All these answers are correct.

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