Describe the Role Media May Have in the Development of Eating

question 5

Essay

Describe the role media may have in the development of eating disorders.What recommendations would you make to the media industry regarding the possible contribution to eating disorders?

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

Operant Conditioning is a learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment, a concept introduced by B.F. Skinner.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially does not elicit any intrinsic response until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Salivation

The secretion of saliva in the mouth by the salivary glands, which is often a reflex response to the sight, smell, or taste of food.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, automatic reaction to a stimulus that occurs without any prior learning or conditioning, such as salivating in response to the smell of food.