Which of the Following Factors Might Indicate That Content on the Internet

question 238

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors might indicate that content on the Internet is reliable?

• A) The author cites resources from respected authorities.
• B) The author is urging action that would financially benefit that author.
• C) The author is affiliated with an organization that is committed to one side of the issue.
• D) The author is biased toward one perspective.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, it refers to any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response.

Introspection

The process of examining one's own thoughts and feelings, often used in psychology to analyze one's inner experiences.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning, focusing on observable behaviors rather than internal mental states.

Catharsis

A process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.