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360-degree feedback  Comparison of anonymous feedback from one's superior, subordinates, and peers with self-perceptions.
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continuous reinforcement  Reinforcing every instance of a behaviour.
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extinction  Making behaviour occur less often by ignoring or not reinforcing it.
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extrinsic rewards  Financial, material, or social rewards from the environment.
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feedback  Objective information about performance.
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intermittent reinforcement  Reinforcing some but not all instances of behaviour.
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intrinsic rewards  Self-granted rewards that come from within an individual.
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negative reinforcement  Making behaviour occur more often by contingently withdrawing something negative.
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operant behaviour  Learned, consequence-shaped behaviour.
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positive reinforcement  Making behaviour occur more often by contingently presenting something positive.
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punishment  Making behaviour occur less often by contingently presenting something negative or withdrawing something positive.
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reward equality norm  Everyone should get the same rewards.
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reward equity norm  Rewards should be tied to contributions.
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reward need norm  Rewards should be tied to needs.
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shaping  Reinforcing closer and closer approximations to a target behaviour.
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upward feedback  Employees evaluate their boss.
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