Suppose You Are Reading a Newspaper Article Discussing the Results

question 7

Multiple Choice

Suppose you are reading a newspaper article discussing the results of the latest medical study but the information is incomplete (as in many cases with the media) .What should you do?

• A)Disregard the results because they can't be checked out fully.
• B)Be suspicious of the results; if some information is missing, perhaps there is a reason they don't want you to know.
• C)See if you can find the original source of the report or contact the authors for the missing information.
• D)Assume that the results are valid because they appeared in a newspaper.

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Definitions:

Desired Behavior

The specific actions or reactions that are sought after or encouraged within a given context or environment.

Contingency of Reinforcement

A principle that posits the effectiveness of a reward or punishment is dependent on the specific situation or context.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense or undesirable behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral technique in which the removal of an undesirable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.