Which of the Following Resulted from the 2014 Police Shooting

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following resulted from the 2014 police shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri?

• A)a U.S.Supreme Court ruling on appropriate use of force
• B)a U.S.Department of Justice report on widespread racial abuses by police
• C)subsequent police shootings of minorities in other cities
• D)statement on ineffectiveness of police from James Baldwin, African American sociologist

Recognize the effects of reinforcement (positive and negative) on behavior.

Understand the concept of intermittent reinforcement and its impact on behavior extinction.

Explain the use of conditioned (secondary) reinforcers in complex learning and behavior modification.

Understand the concepts of positive and negative reinforcements and punishments.

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Definitions:

Brain Structure

The physical anatomy and organization of the brain, including its various parts, such as the cortex, cerebellum, and neural pathways.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties with attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity.

Metabolism

The biochemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, involving the conversion of food into energy and building materials.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter associated with movement, attention, learning, and the brain’s pleasure and reward system.