According to B

question 67

Multiple Choice

According to B. F. Skinner, the best way to train a rat to press the bar in the Skinner box is to begin by:

• A)placing the rat immediately next to the bar.
• B)delivering a food reward if the rat turns in the direction of the bar.
• C)placing the rat's paw on the bar and rewarding that movement immediately.
• D)placing the rat in the box with another rat that has already been trained to press the bar.

Recognize the significance of introductory material in varying report lengths.

Identify how report formality influences its components.

Comprehend the stylistic differences in report writing due to formality and audience familiarity.

Understand the distinctions and applications of direct and indirect order in business writing.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The value of the next best alternative that is foregone when making a decision or choosing one option over another.

Airplane

A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces, used for transportation.

Car

A wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation, typically running on roads and able to carry a small number of people.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, company, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors, facilitating beneficial trade and specialization.