The Authors of Your Textbook Recommend Locating Original Sources for Information

question 48

Multiple Choice

The authors of your textbook recommend locating original sources for information presented in the media.Which of the following statements is the best reason for locating original sources?

• A)it gives you practice at searching the Internet for information
• B)it allows you to visit the library on your college campus
• C)it allows you to draw your own conclusions
• D)it gives you a way to see if the source really exists

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Definitions:

Response Maintenance

A type of generalization that occurs when a behavior is performed following the withdrawal of an intervention. It is measured in terms of the strength or durability of learned behaviors once the initial contingencies are removed.

Generalization

The process in which behaviors learned in one context transfer to other contexts that are perceived as similar, extending the reach of learned responses beyond the original settings.

Social Validation

The process of seeking or obtaining approval or affirmation from others in one's social environment.

Social Reciprocity

The mutual exchange of social behavior, such as cooperation or communication, between individuals or groups.