An Information System Should Collect Data from Both External and Internal

question 75

True/False

An information system should collect data from both external and internal sources, although organizational objectives and the type of application also determine what sources to use.

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Definitions:

Thorndike's Law

A principle stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated, whereas behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Ames Room

An optical illusion room designed to manipulate perceived size and perspective, where objects appear larger or smaller than they really are.

Proximal Stimulus

The physical energy from an object that directly interacts with sensory receptors, leading to perception.

Distal Stimulus

An object or event in the external world that provides information to the sensory organs.