Texting Is One of the Most Popular Forms of Communication

question 115

Multiple Choice

Texting is one of the most popular forms of communication on college campuses today because _______________.

• A) it does not take time to articulate responses.
• B) it enables users to engage in multiple conversations at one time.
• C) it does not provide a private record of conversations that users can review.
• D) users cannot have private conversations in public places

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Definitions:

Shaping

A training approach where steps that increasingly resemble the targeted behavior are rewarded.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to distinguish between similar stimuli and respond differently based on past experiences.

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that acquire their reinforcing properties through association with primary reinforcers and are used to modify behavior.

Biological Needs

Fundamental physical requirements necessary for human survival, including air, food, water, shelter, clothing, warmth, sex, and sleep.