Academic Writing Directions: Use Your Knowledge of Writing, Editing, and the Conventions of the Conventions

question 83

Multiple Choice

Academic Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which of the following would not be considered reliable evidence for an argument essay?​

• A) ​quotation from an expert
• B) ​personal opinion
• C) ​verifiable statistics
• D) ​all of the above

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Definitions:

Extinction

The process in psychology where a conditioned response decreases or disappears when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral conditioning principle where the removal of an undesirable or aversive stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Aversive Stimulus

A stimulus that is unpleasant or painful, leading to avoidance behavior.

Delay

The period between the onset of the conditioned stimulus and the onset of the unconditioned stimulus in the conditioning process.