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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #49316 Reinforcement Theory
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In  contrast  to  some  other  motivational  theories,  reinforcement  theory  ignores  the  inner  state  of  the  individual.  Instead  it  focuses  on  what  happens  to  an  individual  when  he  or  she    some  task  or  action.  Reinforcement  theorists  see  behavior  as  being  environmentally  controlled.  Rather  than  internal  thoughts  or  desires,  the  theory  is  that  behaviors  are  controlled  by  reinforcers  —  any  consequence  that,  when  immediately  following  a  response,  increases  the    that  the  behavior  will  be  repeated.  For  example,  you  decided  to  work  over  the  weekend  to  finish  a  project  early  for  your  boss.  When  your  boss  finds  out  about  your  extra  effort,  she  thanks  you  and  buys  you  lunch.  Assuming  your  boss’s  reactions  were    to  you,  you  will  be  more  likely  to  do  similar  deeds  in  the  future.  If  your  boss  said  or  did  nothing  to  acknowledge  your  extra  work,  you  would  be  less  likely  to    similar  behavior  in  the  future.

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Correct answer: performs

Explanation: The verb 'performs' fits grammatically as it describes the action taken by an individual when completing a task. It aligns with the context of reinforcement theory, which focuses on observable actions rather than internal states.

Meaning: 'Performs' means to carry out or execute a task or action, indicating the individual's engagement in a specific behavior.

Wrong options:

  • reforms: 'Reforms' means to make changes to improve something, which does not fit the context of completing a task.
  • conforms: 'Conforms' implies compliance with rules or standards, which is not the focus of the sentence regarding task execution.
  • confirms: 'Confirms' means to establish the truth or correctness of something, which does not relate to the action of doing a task.
Correct answer: probability

Explanation: The noun 'probability' is appropriate here as it refers to the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, which is central to the concept of reinforcement. It fits grammatically and contextually within the sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Probability' refers to the chance or likelihood that a certain event will occur, in this case, the repetition of a behavior.

Wrong options:

  • tendency: 'Tendency' suggests an inclination towards a behavior but does not specifically quantify the likelihood of repetition as 'probability' does.
  • potency: 'Potency' refers to the strength or effectiveness of something, which is not relevant in the context of behavior repetition.
  • capability: 'Capability' indicates the ability to do something, which does not directly relate to the likelihood of repeating a behavior.
Correct answer: favorable

Explanation: The adjective 'favorable' is suitable as it describes positive reactions from the boss, which would encourage the individual to repeat the behavior. It fits both grammatically and contextually within the sentence.

Meaning: 'Favorable' means showing approval or support, indicating that the boss's reactions were positive and encouraging.

Wrong options:

  • comparable: 'Comparable' means similar in some way, which does not convey the positive nature of the boss's reactions.
  • reliable: 'Reliable' refers to the consistency of something, which does not apply to the nature of the reactions being positive or supportive.
  • incomparable: 'Incomparable' suggests something that cannot be compared, which does not fit the context of assessing the nature of the boss's reactions.
Correct answer: demonstrate

Explanation: The verb 'demonstrate' is appropriate as it describes the action of showing or exhibiting a behavior. It fits grammatically and contextually as it relates to the likelihood of repeating similar behavior in the future.

Meaning: 'Demonstrate' means to show or prove something through action, indicating the individual's engagement in similar behavior.

Wrong options:

  • galvanize: 'Galvanize' means to stimulate or excite someone into taking action, which does not fit the context of repeating a behavior.
  • legislate: 'Legislate' refers to making laws, which is unrelated to the context of individual behavior in this scenario.
  • commemorate: 'Commemorate' means to honor the memory of something, which does not relate to the action of repeating a behavior.

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