Asked by Paige Gratton on Jun 16, 2024
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Sherry hates to do financial reports.Her boss encourages her when he gives her a financial report assignment and praises her when she gets it done on time and accurately.He is quite stern and scolds her if she complains about doing them.Over time,Sherry begins to feel more positively about doing the reports and actually comes to enjoy them.This is an example of the power of
A) rewards and punishment in forming attitudes.
B) the effect of role model identification on attitude formation.
C) the socialization process at work.
D) a peer group on the development of attitudes.
Financial Reports
Documents that provide an overview of the financial performance and condition of a company, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Rewards and Punishment
A concept in behavior management that uses positive reinforcement and penalties to influence behavior.
- Identify the role of feedback and reinforcement in attitude formation and change.
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Stacey MaderaJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
This scenario shows how Sherry's boss's reinforcement (encouragement and praise for completing reports accurately and on time, and scolding for complaining) has influenced her attitude towards doing financial reports. Positive reinforcement (rewards) and negative reinforcement (punishment) are effective in shaping attitudes through operant conditioning.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the role of feedback and reinforcement in attitude formation and change.