Asked by Huyen Nguyen on Jul 29, 2024

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Photographers at a daily newspaper are used to receiving monthly awards for their pictures.When the newspaper switched to a digital system,many photographers had difficulty learning the new technology and continued to turn their pictures in to editors using the old system.To encourage photographers to make the change,only pictures in the new digital system were eligible for the monthly awards.Editors ignored photographers who sent in pictures using the old system.This is an example of management using positive reinforcement to increase desired behaviors.

Positive Reinforcement

A method of increasing the likelihood of a desired response by following it with a pleasant stimulus.

Digital System

An electronic system that processes data in a discreet manner, using a combination of hardware and software to perform computational tasks.

Monthly Awards

Recognitions or honors given out on a monthly basis to acknowledge exceptional performance, achievements, or contributions.

  • Understand the role of positive reinforcement in behavior modification and its implementation.
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Zybrea KnightAug 02, 2024
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False
Explanation :
This scenario describes the use of negative reinforcement (removing the possibility of receiving awards for not using the new system) and punishment (ignoring submissions from the old system) rather than positive reinforcement, which involves adding a positive stimulus following a desired behavior.