The First Application in What Came to Be Called Office

question 64

Multiple Choice

The first application in what came to be called office automation was:

• A)e- mail.
• B)electronic calendaring.
• C)voice mail.
• D)facsimile (fax).
• E)word processing.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, which encourages steady response rates.

Responding

The act of giving a reaction or answer to a stimulus or question.

Reinforced

Strengthened or made more effective, often through repeated action or the application of an external stimulus.

Variable-Ratio

In behavioral psychology, a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses.