In the Famous Study of "Little Albert," John Watson and Rosalie

question 206

Multiple Choice

In the famous study of "Little Albert," John Watson and Rosalie Rayner:

• A) used changes in heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure as their operational definition of fear in the infant.
• B) did not extinguish the conditioned emotional reaction in the infant.
• C) were criticized for their conclusions because the infant was fearful of many different objects before the study began.
• D) successfully removed the infant's conditioned fear of furry animals and fuzzy objects.

Assess the effects of media ownership concentration, commercialism, and corporate influence on news content and diversity.

Understand the conservative critique of liberal bias in media and its validity.

Recognize the concept and reasons behind pack journalism.

Grasp the implications of The Telecommunications Act of 1996 on media ownership and regulation.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Empathy

The ability to understand another person's thoughts and feelings from their perspective, without necessarily sharing them.

Self-Assured

Exhibiting confidence in one's own abilities or character, without displaying arrogance or overconfidence.

Mature

The state of being fully developed in physical, emotional, or mental capacities, often characterized by a responsible and thoughtful approach to life.

Moral Reasoning

The process of determining right from wrong in a given situation by applying ethical principles and moral values.