The Way Scientific Knowledge Is Affirmed,argued and Communicated Contributes to the Slow

question 20

Essay

The way scientific knowledge is affirmed,argued and communicated contributes to the slow response to climate change in the Australian context.Discuss.

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Definitions:

Rewarded Responses

Behaviors or actions that receive positive reinforcement, which increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future.

Punished Responses

Behaviors that decrease in frequency because they are followed by unpleasant consequences.

Operant

In Skinner’s system, an instrumental response that is defined by its effect (the way it operates) on the environment.

Swallowing

The process by which food or liquid is moved from the mouth through the pharynx and into the esophagus.