When Performing Mathematical Operations,unless Otherwise Indicated,which Operation Should You Perform

question 17

Multiple Choice

When performing mathematical operations,unless otherwise indicated,which operation should you perform first?

• A)multiplication or division
• B)squaring or taking the square root
• C)addition or subtraction
• D)anything inside of parentheses

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique whereby patients imagine the lowest feared stimuli and combine this image with a relaxation response. Patients gradually work their way up the fear hierarchy so that they can learn to handle increasingly disturbing stimuli.

Behavioral Activation

A therapeutic approach that encourages engagement in positively reinforcing activities to treat depression and other mental health issues.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process by which a behavior is strengthened or increased in frequency by a consequence that follows the behavior.