The Ruiz Case Was a Class-Action Suit on Behalf of Inmates

question 29

Multiple Choice

The Ruiz case was a class-action suit on behalf of inmates that began in 1972,and it focused on issues of

• A) security and supervision.
• B) health care.
• C) discipline and access to the courts.
• D) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Aversive Punishment

A form of punishment that involves introducing an unpleasant or painful stimulus in order to reduce the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring.

Positive Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when introduced following a behavior, increase the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in the future.

Strengthen Behaviors

Techniques used to increase the frequency or likelihood of a desired behavior, often through reinforcement.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to a steady, consistent response rate.