Sage Met Her Manager to Discuss an Issue She Was

question 47

Multiple Choice

Sage met her manager to discuss an issue she was facing in the office. During the meeting, her manager's phone was constantly ringing. This made it difficult for Sage to explain her problem clearly. Her manager, distracted by the ringing phone, could not grasp the significance of the problem and sent Sage back with half-hearted promises to take appropriate action. In this scenario, the ringing telephone represents

• A) a cue.
• B) noise.
• C) a filter.
• D) a communication channel.
• E) media richness.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Favorite Song

Favorite Song is a subjective choice that holds personal or emotional significance to an individual, often linked to memories, feelings, or specific life events.

Blinking

A rapid closing and opening of the eyelids, which serves as a protective mechanism for the eyes by helping to keep them moist and free from irritants.

Meat Powder

Often referenced in classical conditioning experiments, particularly those conducted by Ivan Pavlov, as a stimulus for eliciting salivation in dogs.