Weasel Words Are

question 32

Multiple Choice

Weasel words are

• A) words whose meaning is hard to pin down.
• B) lies used by advertisers to mislead consumers.
• C) words that allow the speaker to openly manipulate the consumer's responses.
• D) the words advertisers use to describe their products.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A consequence following a behavior that increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future, can be positive (adding a stimulus) or negative (removing a stimulus).

Ecological Theory

A framework that explores the complex relationships between organisms and their environments, emphasizing the interconnectedness of life and ecological systems.

Urie Bronfenbrenner

Pioneered the ecological systems theory to explain how a child's environment affects their development.

Critical Period

A specific time during an organism's development when it is particularly sensitive to certain environmental stimuli, which can have irreversible effects on future development.