According to Your Text, the Sociological Significance of Technology Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

According to your text, the sociological significance of technology is that:

• A) it determines the material superstructure.
• B) it influences the way people interact with and think about each other.
• C) it determines a group's values and special interests.
• D) it spurs further technological innovation.
• E) it intervenes between individuals and groups.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

Variable interval refers to a reinforcement schedule in which rewards are given after unpredictable time intervals, used in behavioral conditioning.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process by which a stimulus increases the probability of a response through either positive or negative reinforcement.

Response

A reaction to a specific stimulus or set of stimuli, which can be observable behavior or internal processes.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is reinforced only some of the time, leading to more resistant behaviour to extinction.