The effect of maintenance mechanisms:

A) declines slowly, so the effect of one activity can last a long time.
B) declines quickly, so, if they are stopped, satisfaction begins to decline.
C) is permanent, and activities need not be repeated.
D) is effective only once; new maintenance mechanisms must be used to have continued satisfaction.


B) declines quickly, so, if they are stopped, satisfaction begins to decline.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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