On the Back of an Envelope, Clark Writes, "I Promise

question 42

Essay

On the back of an envelope, Clark writes, "I promise to pay Dobie or bearer $700 on de?mand. [Signed] Clark." What type of instrument is this? Is it nego?tiable? If not, why not?

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Definitions:

Arousal Level

refers to the state of being physiologically alert, awake, and attentive, involving mechanisms within the nervous system.

Industrial/Organizational Psychologists

Psychologists specializing in the application of psychological principles and techniques to workplace environments, issues, and behaviors.

Behavior Modification

A treatment approach, based on the principles of operant conditioning, that replaces undesirable behaviors with more desirable ones through positive or negative reinforcement.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, and that too much or too little arousal can adversely affect task performance.