You Know That Some Sources of Information Are Better Than

question 47

True/False

You know that some sources of information are better than others. For example, you know that a research study published in a professional journal is better than one discussed in a popular magazine. Being able to make this distinction is an illustration of information literacy.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable event or outcome following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is sometimes reinforced, leading to more robust behavioral responses.

Variable Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Behavioral Techniques

Methods or strategies used to alter or influence behaviors, often through the application of learning principles.