The New South Wales Act Passed in 1823 Was an Important

question 13

Multiple Choice

The New South Wales Act passed in 1823 was an important piece of legislation.Which of the following was not an effect of that Act?

• A)The establishment of New South Wales as a full colony
• B)The establishment of a comprehensive court system in New South Wales
• C)The establishment of a legislative council
• D)The establishment of the Supreme Court of New South Wales

Gain insights into Skinner's personal beliefs and critiques of other psychological theories.

Recognize the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior according to Skinner.

Understand the principles of operant conditioning, including shaping and reinforcement schedules.

Comprehend the process and significance of classical conditioning in behavior.

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Definitions:

Salivating Dog Experiment

An experiment by Ivan Pavlov that demonstrated classical conditioning, where dogs were trained to salivate in response to a neutral stimulus paired with food.

Ivan Pavlov

A Russian physiologist best known for his work in classical conditioning, demonstrating how environmental stimuli can trigger involuntary responses.

Food-deprived Rats

Rodents that have been subjected to a period without food to study various behaviors or physiological responses.

Reinforcers

Stimuli that increase the probability of a response when they follow that response, a key concept in behaviorism.