A Biology Professor Delivers a Lecture on a Recent Discovery

question 11

Multiple Choice

A biology professor delivers a lecture on a recent discovery in genetics, the causes and ramifications of which are still largely a mystery to scientists. This is an example of which type of informative presentation?

• A) exploratory
• B) explanatory
• C) descriptive
• D) demonstrative

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Definitions:

Anticonsumption

The deliberate opposition to or rejection of consumerism and the excessive purchasing of goods or services.

Shrinkage

The loss of inventory that can occur due to theft, damage, or error, representing a discrepancy between recorded stock and actual physical inventory.

Serial Wardrobers

Individuals who frequently buy new clothing items, only to wear them a few times before replacing them with newer purchases.

Consumerism

The societal trend in which the buying and consumption of goods and services is considered a social and economic necessity.