Which Technique Uses Reinforcement to Change Behavior

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which technique uses reinforcement to change behavior?

• A) classical conditioning
• B) aversive conditioning
• C) desensitization
• D) operant conditioning

Grasp the concept of agenda-setting and its impact on public discourse.

Analyze media concentration in Canada and its implications for media diversity.

Understand the functionalist perspective on the role of mass media in society.

Identify media conglomerates and their impact on media content and diversity.

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Definitions:

Lack-of-participation Error

A bias or error in decision-making that occurs when not all stakeholders or team members are involved or engaged in the process.

Anchoring and Adjustment Bias

A cognitive bias where an initial piece of information (anchor) influences subsequent judgments or decisions, leading to potential errors in estimation.

Representativeness Bias

A cognitive bias in decision-making where the likelihood of an event is estimated based on how similar it is to the population of interest or its parent population.

Availability Bias

A cognitive bias that causes people to overestimate the probability of events associated with memorable or vivid occurrences.