Which of the Following Classroom Situations Most Clearly Reflects the Ripple

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following classroom situations most clearly reflects the ripple effect as described by Kounin?

• A) A boy makes a wisecrack, and soon everyone in the class is trying to think up wisecracks.
• B) A fight between two students leads to a fight between two parents.
• C) Everyone works diligently after a dawdler is reprimanded.
• D) Two students start to giggle, and soon the whole class is laughing.

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Definitions:

Accrued Interest

The interest that has been incurred but not yet paid at the end of a period on loans or bonds.

Semiannual Interest

Interest that is computed and disbursed semi-annually.

Long-term Investment

Assets intended to be held for more than one year for capital growth, income generation, or other strategic purposes.

Bonds Purchased

This refers to the buying of debt securities issued by corporations or governments as a means of investment.