In a Presentation About Complexity Theory, Mitchell Waldrop Compared the Concepts

question 55

Multiple Choice

In a presentation about complexity theory, Mitchell Waldrop compared the concepts of order, complexity, and chaos to different states of water: ice, liquid, and steam. What strategy for explaining a quasi-scientific phenomenon did Waldrop use?

• A)Provide a purpose statement.
• B)Use analogies and metaphors.
• C)Use presentations aids.
• D)Use connectives-transitions, previews, summaries, signposts.
• E)Provide nonexamples.

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Definitions:

Productivity

A measure of the efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful outputs.

Extrinsic Benefits

Advantages or rewards received from an activity that are external to the activity itself, such as money, grades, or recognition.

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their own capability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Job Security

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