Why Did President Truman Approve the Development of a Hydrogen

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why did President Truman approve the development of a hydrogen bomb in 1949?

• A) U.S.scientists were warning that the atomic bomb would not be effective in a nuclear war.
• B) U.S.intelligence sources were reporting that China had developed an atomic bomb.
• C) The United States had confirmed that the Soviets had detonated an atomic bomb.
• D) Experts believed it would be a more cost-effective weapon than the atomic bomb.

Differentiate between continuous, fixed ratio, fixed interval, and variable schedules of reinforcement.

Recognize the effects of different reinforcement schedules on behavior.

Identify the role of positive reinforcement and its effectiveness over punishment.

Understand the principles of social learning theory, including vicarious learning and self-efficacy.

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Definitions:

Proto-oncogene

A normal gene that can become an oncogene due to mutations or increased expression, potentially leading to cancer.

Oncogene

Cancer-causing gene formed by a mutation in a proto-oncogene; codes for proteins that stimulate the cell cycle and inhibit apoptosis.

Pesticides

Chemical substances used to kill, repel, or control pests, including insects, weeds, rodents, and fungi that affect plants or animals.

Ultraviolet Radiation

A type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing chemical reactions and damage to living organisms.