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The Theory of Cognitive Dissonance Was Proposed By

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The theory of cognitive dissonance was proposed by:

Recognize the social learning process involved in experiencing and using drugs as proposed by Howard Becker.
Analyze the link between socioeconomic status and drug use, including the myth of marijuana as a status drug.
Identify the reasons behind the easy abuse of prescription drugs and the role of the medical community.
Understand gender and age demographics in drug usage and addiction.

Definitions:

OB Mod

Stands for Organizational Behavior Modification, which is a technique used to improve productivity and behavior in the workplace by applying principles of behavioral psychology.

Reinforcement Schedules

In behavioral psychology, plans or timetables for when and how often reinforcement for a desired behavior is given.

Fixed Interval

A fixed interval is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, commonly used in behavior conditioning and training.

Variable Ratio

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing motivation to perform the behavior.

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