Which of the Following Is Generally Not Considered a Major

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is generally not considered a major social trend contributing to loneliness?

• A) reduced family time
• B) increased television time
• C) increased time spent at computer terminals
• D) decreased ability to communicate verbally

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Definitions:

Weaker Stimuli

Stimuli that have less intensity or strength, potentially producing less pronounced responses in perceptual or physiological processes.

Habituation

A decrease in response to a stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it, showing a form of non-associative learning.

Sensitization

Sensitization is an increase in the behavioral response following repeated exposure to a stimulus, making an organism more sensitive to that stimulus over time.

Behavioral Contrast

occurs when a change in the condition of reinforcement in one context leads to a change in behavior in another context.