Astronauts Returning to Earth from an Extended Stay in Space

question 62

Multiple Choice

Astronauts returning to Earth from an extended stay in space have to be extremely careful not to break a bone. It takes several weeks to restore normal bone strength. Which would be the best regimen to rebuild the lost bone tissue?

• A) Stay inactive, avoiding exercise until the lost bone tissue is rebuilt.
• B) Hit the gym and get going with a few weeks of heavy weight lifting.
• C) Several weeks of swimming will rebuild all lost bone mass.
• D) Start with walking and build up to jogging, with an extra regimen of light weight lifting in the gym.

Understand the effectiveness and techniques of paraphrasing in communication.

Identify situations where messages containing threats can be strategically used.

Explore techniques to establish and communicate expertise.

Determine factors influencing the credibility and believability of a communicator.

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Definitions:

Executory Promise

A commitment in a contract that has not yet been fulfilled or carried out by one or both parties.

Negotiable Instrument

A written promise certifying the payment of a certain sum of money, either upon request or at a predetermined date, with the document specifying the individual responsible for payment.

Value

Under the Code (except for negotiable instruments and bank collections), generally any consideration sufficient to support a simple contract.

Qualified Indorsement

An endorsement on a negotiable instrument that limits the liability of the endorser or specifies particular conditions for the endorsement's validity.