Define the Term Information System and Briefly Identify Its Fundamental

question 83

Essay

Define the term information system and briefly identify its fundamental components.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through association with a primary reinforcer and is used to reinforce behaviors not naturally related to it.

Novelty

The state or quality of being new, original, or unusual, often stimulating interest or attention.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where the probability of a behavior increasing is enhanced by rewarding a positive outcome immediately following that behavior.

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming unpopular students for all types of negative classroom outcomes and behaviors.