Describe the Various Models of the Power Structure in the United

question 38

Essay

Describe the various models of the power structure in the United States and give examples to support your answer.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without needing prior learning.

Spontaneous Recovery

The return of a conditioned response that had vanished, following a pause where the conditioned stimulus was not presented.

Classical Conditioning

The conditioning process of repeatedly associating two stimuli together, such that a reaction first brought about by the second stimulus is later brought about by the first stimulus alone.

Misusing Punishment

The incorrect application of punishment that can lead to unwanted consequences, such as reinforcing the undesired behavior it seeks to discourage.