Question 1

Who was B.F.Skinner? How does this individual pertain to concepts in the chapter?

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Question 2

Define social learning.

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Question 3

Which of the following is a common way in which Gen Y workers differ from workers in other generations?
A)Social skills
B)Ability to work hard
C)Balance of work and personal life
D)Ability to focus

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Gen Y workers tend to prioritize maintaining a work-life balance, valuing experiences and personal fulfillment outside of work. This is a trend that differs from previous generations who tended to prioritize work over personal life.

Question 4

Explain how managers can shape behaviour using positive and negative reinforcement.

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Question 5

Explain how managers can shape behaviour using punishment and extinction.

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Question 6

Millennials are also known as _________.
A)Generation X
B)Baby Boomers
C)Generation Y
D)Generation Z

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Millennials are also known as Generation Y, as they were born roughly between 1981 and 1996. Generation X refers to the generation before them (born between 1965 and 1980), Baby Boomers are the generation before Generation X (born between 1946 and 1964), and Generation Z refers to the generation after Millennials (born between 1997 and 2012).

Question 7

Imagine you are a manager at Darien Corporation and have been approached by an employee who reports that he has been bullied at work.Describe how you would respond to this allegation.

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Question 8

One of the best ways for a manager to remove the fear and stigma surrounding disability is to _________.
A)promote interventions that include medication management
B)allow employees the experience of working with differently abled colleagues
C)foster the use of adaptive equipment such as hearing aids and screen magnifiers
D)encourage employees to disclose any mental health diagnoses

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Allowing employees to work with differently abled colleagues can help break down stereotypes and create a more inclusive work environment. It can also help employees gain a better understanding and appreciation for the diversity of abilities and unique contributions that employees with disabilities can bring to the workplace. The other options may not be relevant or appropriate for all disabilities or situations and could potentially reinforce stigma or fear.

Question 9

Discuss the relationship between mental health issues and workplace performance.Include what research tells us about the most pervasive mental health diagnosis and what the barriers are to addressing this issue.

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Question 10

Gen X individuals tend to be comfortable with authority.

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Gen X individuals were often labeled as "latchkey kids" and grew up in a time of economic uncertainty and declining trust in authority figures. This may have led to a mistrust of authority and a desire for independent thinking and decision-making.

Question 11

Managers may contribute to bullying by _________.
A)equalising power differences in workplace relationships
B)penalising gossip and rumour spreading
C)implementing training for all staff, regardless of their position
D)using a 'hands off' leadership style

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Using a 'hands off' leadership style can create a culture of indifference towards bullying, which can indirectly contribute to it. Managers should be actively involved in preventing and dealing with bullying in the workplace. Choices A, B, and C can all be effective in reducing bullying.

Quiz 8: Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Who was B.F.Skinner? How does this individual pertain to concepts in the chapter?

Define social learning.

Which of the following is a common way in which Gen Y workers differ from workers in other generations?

Explain how managers can shape behaviour using positive and negative reinforcement.

Explain how managers can shape behaviour using punishment and extinction.

Millennials are also known as _________.

Imagine you are a manager at Darien Corporation and have been approached by an employee who reports that he has been bullied at work.Describe how you would respond to this allegation.

One of the best ways for a manager to remove the fear and stigma surrounding disability is to _________.

Discuss the relationship between mental health issues and workplace performance.Include what research tells us about the most pervasive mental health diagnosis and what the barriers are to addressing this issue.

Gen X individuals tend to be comfortable with authority.

Managers may contribute to bullying by _________.