The Fact That Text Messaging Is Based on a New

question 15

Multiple Choice

The fact that text messaging is based on a new set of symbols shows us that

• A)today's young people are creating new symbols.
• B)there are many ways to use symbols to communicate.
• C)culture changes over time.
• D)All of these responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior or increases the likelihood of its repetition.

Punishment

A method used to reduce or eliminate undesired behaviors by applying an unpleasant stimulus or removing a pleasant one in response to the behavior.

Withdrawal of Attention

The process by which individuals stop focusing their attention on a particular stimulus or task, leading to a decrease in the perceived importance or relevance of the stimulus.

Observational Learning

A learning process through which behaviors are acquired by observing and imitating others.