In the Past 100 Years,the Media Have Helped to Break

question 72

Multiple Choice

In the past 100 years,the media have helped to break down taboos and created:

• A) online avatars.
• B) restrictions on sexual expressions.
• C) sexual surrogates.
• D) new shared visual imagery.
• E) pin-up girls.

Understand the mechanisms of reinforcement and punishment in behavior modification.

Distinguish between positive and negative reinforcement, and how they influence behavior.

Identify and differentiate between the various schedules of reinforcement and their effects on behavior.

Recognize the role of avoidance and escape learning in behavior modification.

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