One of the Major Effects of Internet Use Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

One of the major effects of internet use is

• A)The way people interact with their doctors
• B)The number of visits to family physicians
• C)The purchase of non-prescription drugs
• D)The increase in anxiety levels by people self-diagnosing
• E)A decrease in health care utilization

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A training mechanism in which the degree of a behavior is controlled by the application of rewards or punishments.

Animal

A living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the probability of a behavior being repeated, often by introducing a negative outcome or removing a positive stimulus.

Reinforcement

A concept in psychology that refers to anything that strengthens a behavior, making it more likely to occur.