At Which of the Following Times Did the American Media

question 32

Multiple Choice

At which of the following times did the American media step back from their watchdog role?

• A)after the Korean War
• B)during the Vietnam War
• C)after the September 11^th terrorist attacks
• D)at the height of the Iraq War
• E)during Obama's proposed elevation of the Afghanistan War

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Definitions:

Contingent Reinforcer

A reinforcement given only after a specific behavior is exhibited, thereby increasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Operational Definition

The process of breaking down a broad concept into its observable and measurable component behaviors. For example, “aggression” becomes “hits peers with hand closed.” The purpose of operational definitions is to ensure that all involved parties are conceptualizing, recording, and measuring behaviors similarly.

Cueing Devices

Tools or signals used to prompt or guide a desired response or behavior.

Self-Monitoring

A self-management technique where individuals observe and record their own behaviors, thoughts, or emotions as a means to improve self-awareness or modify behavior.