Indiscriminate Sending of Unsolicited E-Mail Messages to Many Internet Users

question 110

Multiple Choice

Indiscriminate sending of unsolicited e-mail messages to many Internet users is called _______________.

• A) flaming
• B) spamming
• C) spoofing
• D) spying

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Definitions:

Antecedent

An event, condition, or stimulus that precedes a behavior or response, often influencing or triggering it.

Extinction

In psychology, extinction is the process by which a conditioned response decreases or disappears after repeated presentations without the unconditioned stimulus.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that increases the probability of a behavior being repeated by providing a rewarding outcome.

Punishment

A consequence that follows an undesirable behavior, with the intent of reducing or eliminating that behavior.