Why Did Bentham Refer to Punishment of Criminals as a Calculus

question 183

Multiple Choice

Why did Bentham refer to punishment of criminals as a calculus?

• A)It was difficult to equate.
• B)It required many calculations.
• C)It has both positive and negative sanctions.
• D)It has neither positive nor negative sanctions.

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule where reinforcements are provided at unpredictable time intervals, promoting steady response rates.

Postreinforcement Pause

A moment of no response or inactivity that occurs just after reinforcement in a fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement in operant conditioning.

Fixed Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, promoting a high and steady rate of responding.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning where the intensity of a behavior is altered through rewards or penalties.