Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the "Middling Sort

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the "middling sort" of the eighteenth century?

• A) They fell in number from 1740-1780 due to the distress of the European economy.
• B) They were members of the aristocracy who had less power than those with royal blood.
• C) They had been a fundamental, prominent part of the social order since the Middle Ages.
• D) They consisted of a discrete group who did not work with their hands but were not wealthy.
• E) They rarely had a primary education and had few physical comforts.

Comprehend the consequences of punishment and its effectiveness in altering behavior.

Recognize the distinction between reinforcement (positive/negative) and punishment.

Identify strategies to increase the effectiveness of punishment.

Understand the role of discriminative stimuli in signaling reinforced behaviors.

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Characteristics

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Situation

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The ability of an individual to set their own goals and to take initiative in planning and executing tasks without external influence.

Strong Need

A compelling or critical requirement for something essential or very important.