Which of the Following Is True About Clichés

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about clichés?

• A) All business people like business clichés.
• B) The heavy use of clichésin formal cross-cultural communication is advised because it helps in breaking cultural barriers.
• C) Business clichéscan sometimes increase your credibility with other business people.
• D) Clichésdo not run the risk of sounding dated.
• E) Clichéscatch on because they represent unpopular concepts.

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Definitions:

Law of Immediate Reinforcement

A principle suggesting that reinforcement (rewards or punishments) following a behavior makes it more likely that the behavior will occur again in the future.

Punishment

A consequence or penalty imposed for wrongdoing or breach of rules, intended to modify behavior through negative reinforcement.

Negative Reinforcement

A psychological principle involving the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior occurring again.

Law of Contingent Reinforcement

A principle stating that the effectiveness of reinforcement depends on its delivery contingent upon the occurrence of a specific behavior.