Temporary Groups with Deadlines Have Their Own Unique Sequencing of Actions

question 77

Multiple Choice

Temporary groups with deadlines have their own unique sequencing of actions. The first of these actions is ________.

• A) forming
• B) first meeting
• C) norming
• D) transitioning
• E) performing

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Definitions:

FR-15 Schedule

A fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after it has been produced 15 times.

Fixed-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Fixed-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are delivered at constant intervals of time, contingent on the first response after the interval has passed.