The Purpose of Retraction Statutes Is to

question 25

Multiple Choice

The purpose of retraction statutes is to

• A)mitigate the damages a libel defendant may be required to pay
• B)reduce any chilling effect on the issuance of retractions when mistakes are made by the media
• C)discourage the issuance of retractions by leveling additional damages against guilty libel defendants that make retractions
• D)both A and B

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an adverse stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Positive Punishment

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior.

Negative Punishment

A behavioral principle where the removal of a desirable stimulus following a behavior decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Shaping

Gradual training that rewards behavior progressively closer to the desired one.