In the context of reinforcement schedules, a piece worker that gets paid on a per-shirt basis is on a__________
A) variable-interval schedule
B) fixed-ratio schedule
C) fixed-interval schedule
D) variable-ratio schedule
E) Select
B
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A bank loan officer thinks that people who speak with an accent are lazy; consequently, he refuses to grant them loans. The loan officer's belief is an example of __________. His refusal to grant them loans is an example of __________.
A. discrimination; prejudice B. stereotyping; attribution C. attribution; stereotyping D. prejudice; discrimination
Liness and Thompson's (2000) survey of corporate executives indicated that, compared to their male counterparts, female executives are more likely to have
a. greater access to role models and mentors. b. a more task-oriented leadership style. c. sought competitive, hierarchical positions. d. been passed over for jobs requiring relocation.
John's thoughts of death are causing him to lose sleep, eat poorly, and constantly worry. He expresses much concern over his current mental state, so much so that he has made an appointment to see a counselor. We would refer to his thoughts as abnormal since they
a. are statistically in the mean. b. interfere with pursuing career goals. c. cause great personal distress. d. are seen by others as abnormal.
Your dog barks every time a stranger's car pulls into the driveway, but not when you come home. Reacting to your car differently is a sign of _______
a. discrimination b. generalization c. spontaneous recovery d. acquisition