In order to help employees stop smoking, what might an employer do to effectively use behavior modification to reward positive behavior with its employees?
A) Give employees who demonstrate that they have quit smoking incrementally larger gift cards each week ($15 the first week, $20 the second week, and so on).
B) Limit employees to three smoke breaks a day.
C) Require employees who smoke to attend a workshop on why smoking is bad for you.
D) Ban smoking from the office grounds.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Giving incremental rewards for positive behavior (in this case, quitting smoking) has been shown to be an effective form of behavior modification. It provides a clear incentive for employees to quit smoking and can help maintain their motivation to continue doing so. Limiting smoke breaks, requiring workshops or implementing a smoking ban may not provide a direct incentive for quitting and may even create resentment among employees.

In Order to Help Employees Stop Smoking, What Might an Employer