A Member of Congress Who Wants to Act on What

question 24

Multiple Choice

A member of Congress who wants to act on what the majority of his or her constituency thinks on a particular issue would be advised to respond to which of the following indicators?

• A)letters from constituents
• B)the editorial positions of newspapers in the constituency
• C)public demonstrations by constituents
• D)a poll based on a random sample of constituents
• E)the number of yard signs on major streets

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Definitions:

Variable-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any conditioning.

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward or consequence that follows directly after a behavior, enhancing the likelihood of that behavior recurring.

Negative Reinforcer

Any unpleasant stimulus that, when removed after a response, strengthens the response, making it more likely to occur in the future.