Dylan Does His Homework in Front of the Television While

question 49

Multiple Choice

Dylan does his homework in front of the television while listening to music on his iPod and also simultaneously text messaging his friends. These actions are collectively known as

• A) media multitasking.
• B) simulcasting.
• C) surfing.
• D) media conferencing.

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Definitions:

Depression

A common and serious mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest, affecting daily functioning.

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns to improve emotional well-being and behavior.

Contingency Management

A behavior change strategy often used in therapy to reinforce positive behaviors and reduce undesirable ones through rewards or consequences.

Counterconditioning

A therapy technique used to replace an unwanted behavior or response with a desired one by associating the behavior with a new, more positive stimulus.