Which of the Following Is a Reason for the Presence

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for the presence of grade inflation in many colleges and universities?

• A) It increases the chances of students' challenging a grade.
• B) It increases the credibility of colleges and universities.
• C) It reduces the chances of students' cheating in an exam.
• D) It decreases student complaints.
• E) It increases student attrition.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Single-case Design

An experimental design focusing on the response of a single subject or a single group of subjects to document and examine the effect of the treatment.

Individual Differences

Variations or disparities among individuals in regards to their behaviors, emotions, intellect, or physical traits.

ABA Design

An experimental design in which participants first experience the baseline condition (A), then the intervention or treatment (B), and finally return to the baseline (A) to assess change.