A College Instructor Implements the Following Attendance Policy

question 229

Multiple Choice

A college instructor implements the following attendance policy.All students are given 20 bonus points at the start of the semester.Each absence will result in the loss of 5 bonus points.The instructor hopes this policy will _____ absences.

• A)positively reinforce
• B)negatively reinforce
• C)positively punish
• D)negatively punish

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Definitions:

Ergot

A fungal disease of cereal crops and grasses, producing toxic alkaloids, historically associated with outbreaks of ergotism in humans.

Truffles

A type of highly valued fungus that grows underground, often near the roots of certain trees, prized for their distinctive flavor in culinary uses.

Algal Contribution

The impact or role of algae in ecosystems, particularly regarding oxygen production through photosynthesis and as a foundational element of food chains.

Fungal Component

A part or element of a system that is derived from fungi or consists of fungal organisms.