Jack, an American Accounts Manager, Is Preparing a Presentation for a Group

question 2

Multiple Choice

Jack, an American accounts manager, is preparing a presentation for a group of Japanese business people.Jack's presentation would be most effective if he ________.

• A)told an opening joke to put everyone at ease
• B)used slang to create an informal atmosphere
• C)used long words to impress his counterparts
• D)budgeted extra time for translation and clarification

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Definitions:

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer and is used to modify behavior.

VR 20 Schedule

VR 20 Schedule, or Variable Ratio 20 Schedule, is a reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, on average every 20th response.

Greeting Cards

Decorated cards sent to express personal sentiments, such as congratulations, sympathy, or holiday wishes, traditionally presented on special occasions.

Behavioral Extinction

The gradual decrease and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer provided.