Explain How Either the Nonresponse or Demographic Bias Can Affect

question 46

Essay

Explain how either the nonresponse or demographic bias can affect survey results.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that meets a basic need or provides intrinsic satisfaction and therefore naturally encourages certain behaviors without the necessity of learning.

Reward

An incentive or benefit given for completing certain tasks or reaching certain goals, aimed at motivating further action or behavior.

Contingency Of Reinforcement

A principle in behaviorism stating that the effectiveness of reinforcement depends on the situation or conditions under which it is administered.

Positive Reinforcement

A motivational technique in psychology, involving the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, to increase the likelihood of it occurring again.