7006-W4-Learning, reinforcement & self-management

Which of the following best describes classical conditioning in the workplace?

• Learning through reinforcement of behavior and its consequences

• Learning through association between a neutral stimulus and a conditioned response

• Learning through reflection on goals and expectations

• Learning through observation and imitation of others

What is the key difference between classical and operant conditioning?

• Classical conditioning focuses on voluntary behaviors, while operant conditioning focuses on involuntary behaviors.

• Classical conditioning involves consequences of behavior, while operant conditioning involves conditioned stimuli.

• Classical conditioning involves conditioned stimuli, while operant conditioning involves consequences of behavior.

• Classical conditioning is based on observation, while operant conditioning is based on reinforcement.

What is the primary focus of cognitive learning theory?

• The relationship between behavior and consequences

• The association between stimuli and responses

• Reflection on the relationship between events, goals, and expectations

• Observation and imitation of others

According to social learning theory, what is the role of self-efficacy in motivation?

• Self-efficacy determines the rewards an individual values.

• Self-efficacy influences the likelihood of imitating observed behaviors.

• Self-efficacy determines the effectiveness of punishment.

• Self-efficacy is unrelated to motivation in social learning.

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for allocating extrinsic rewards effectively?

• Clearly identify desired behavior

• Provide rewards immediately and contingently

• Ensure rewards are perceived as valuable by all employees

• Use punishment to discourage undesirable behavior

What is the primary goal of organizational behavior modification (OBM)?

• To increase employee self-efficacy

• To systematically reinforce desirable work behavior and reduce undesirable behavior

• To encourage employees to set their own goals

• To establish constructive thought patterns in employees

Which of the following strategies is considered ineffective in behavioral self-management?

• Self-setting goals

• Self-rewarding

• Self-punishing

• Managing cues

What is the primary focus of reinforcement theory in relation to pay?

• Pay is an object of social comparison.

• Pay is one of many rewards valued by employees.

• Pay is used as a positive reinforcer to influence work behavior.

• Pay is linked to individual goals and expectations.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a learning organization?

• Encourages continual renewal and systems thinking

• Focuses on passing knowledge to others

• Prioritizes extrinsic rewards over intrinsic rewards

• Uses punishment as a primary motivational tool

What is the primary purpose of a teaching organization?

• To create self-directed teams of employees

• To pass on learning experiences to others for organizational success

• To align individual goals with organizational goals

• To establish constructive thought patterns in employees