Which of the Following Should Be Avoided When Closing a Negative

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be avoided when closing a negative news message?

• A)Optimism
• B)Uncertain conclusions
• C)Final decisions
• D)Sincerity
• E)Available alternatives

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

Principles stemming from Ivan Pavlov’s digestion experiments that help people understand the most elementary type of learning: how people acquire uncomplicated habits and reflexes.

Habits

Regular tendencies or practices, especially ones that are hard to give up.

Reinforcement Schedules

The strategies used in behavior modification that determine how and when a response will be rewarded.

Mentally Alert

The state of being aware and able to think and respond quickly; sharpness of mind.