Who Lived in "Maroon Communities

question 61

Multiple Choice

Who lived in "Maroon communities"?

• A)escaped and liberated slaves
• B)people of mixed racial ancestry
• C)Native tribes that did not want to assimilate
• D)South Asians
• E)none of these

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

Variable interval refers to a type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to a steady and resistant response rate.

Variable Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly resistant to extinction.

Fixed Interval

A reinforcement schedule where a reward is given after a predetermined time period has passed following a response.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of correct responses, often leading to high rates of response.