A College Student Taking a Composition Class Hears That the Professor

question 193

Multiple Choice

A college student taking a composition class hears that the professor wants a topic for the paper in two weeks,followed by a bibliography in four weeks,then an outline in 6 weeks,a first draft in 8 weeks,and the final version in 12 weeks.These deadlines to reinforce behaviors that lead up to the completed paper best illustrate:

• A) a variable-ratio schedule
• B) stimulus substitution
• C) cognitive theory
• D) shaping

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Definitions:

Creativity

The ability to produce original and valuable ideas or things.

Achieved Identity

A sense of self that has been developed through personal effort, experiences, and achievements rather than being born into.

Identity Achievement

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who have undergone a crisis and made a commitment.

Moratorium

In developmental psychology, refers to a period of time when an individual delays making decisions or engaging in certain responsibilities, often to explore various identities and alternatives.