Research Indicates That the Number One Reason for Terminating Research

question 29

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that the number one reason for terminating research and development projects is:

• A)that the project is found to be inconsistent with organizational goals.
• B)the project costs more to complete than originally planned.
• C)the low probability of achieving technical or commercial success.
• D)increased government restrictions.

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter whose action is similar to that of the hormone epinephrine and that may play a role in depression.

Successive Approximations

In operant conditioning, a series of behaviors that gradually become more similar to a target behavior.

Target Behavior

A specific behavior that is selected for change or intervention in a behavior modification program.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy method used to gradually reduce anxiety by having the patient imagine a hierarchy of fears while practicing relaxation techniques.