Megan fails to see any connection between how hard she works and the size of her annual pay raises.Consequently,she no longer puts much effort into her job,even though she really wants a big raise.This best illustrates the importance of ________ in the operant conditioning of work habits.
A) intrinsic motivation
B) biological predispositions
C) latent learning
D) cognitive processes

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Megan's situation illustrates the importance of cognitive processes in operant conditioning. Her perception and understanding (cognitive processes) of the lack of connection between her effort and the reward (pay raise) affect her motivation and behavior at work.

Megan Fails to See Any Connection Between How Hard She