When Sue Talked About How to Get a College Degree

question 19

Multiple Choice

When Sue talked about how to get a college degree, she organizes her speech on the basis of three main points: general education requirement courses, major requirement courses and elective courses. Which organizational pattern does she use for her speech?

• A) Causal
• B) Topical
• C) Problem-Solution
• D) Chronological

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Dull His Feelings

"Dull His Feelings" suggests an attempt to numb or suppress one's emotional responses, often through the use of substances or other coping mechanisms.

Schedule of Reinforcement

A rule or plan for determining the timing and frequency of reinforcement (rewards or punishments) in order to modify behavior.