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What is aversive event?

21. A ____ is the result of a behavior, which can be either positive or negative in terms of goal or task accomplishment.
a.
contingency of reinforcement
b.
consequence
c.
behavioral modification
d.
kaizen


ANS:  B                  

   22.   A(n) ____ is an event that is undesirable or displeasing to the employee.
a.
kaizen
b.
negative reinforcer
c.
aversive event
d.
escape response


ANS:  C                        

   23.   An event that is desirable, or pleasing, to the employee is called a(n):
a.
aversive event
b.
positive reinforcer
c.
positive event
d.
self-fulfilling


ANS:  C                        

   24.   For most people, getting demoted at work would be an example of:
a.
extinction
b.
a positive event
c.
negative reinforcement
d.
an aversive event


ANS:    D