In California, the Powers of the Speaker of the Assembly

question 22

Multiple Choice

In California, the powers of the Speaker of the Assembly are

• A) more extensive than those of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
• B) extremely limited.
• C) constantly being redefined by the California Supreme Court.
• D) expanded by executive orders.

Differentiate between types of reinforcers

Distinguish between the functions of punishment and negative reinforcement

Identify examples of behavioral modification techniques

Recognize the role of antecedents and discriminative stimuli in shaping behavior

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Definitions:

Linked Genes

Genes located close together on the same chromosome that tend to be inherited together.

Independent Assortment

A principle of genetics stating that genes for different traits are distributed to sex cells (& gametes) independently of one another.

Chromosome

A thread-like structure composed of DNA and protein that contains genetic information in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

Barr Body

Dark-staining body in the cell nuclei of female mammals that contains a condensed, inactive X chromosome; named after its discoverer, Murray Barr.