Generally Speaking, the American Political System Differs from That of Most

question 24

Multiple Choice

Generally speaking, the American political system differs from that of most European democracies in that

• A) its major parties are more ideologically driven.
• B) it makes it easier for minority interests to gain direct representation in government.
• C) it discourages cooperation among diverse interests.
• D) it leads to more stability in government after the election ends.
• E) it allows for more proportionate representation of a wide variety of political views in the halls of government.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior modification that involves rewarding desirable behaviors, thereby increasing the likelihood of their recurrence.

Variable Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where rewards are provided after an unpredictable time interval, leading to more consistent behavior.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where the first response after a fixed time period is rewarded.

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, promoting high and stable rates of the response.