In Light of Future Evidence, It Seems Apparent That in the Compromise

question 5

Multiple Choice

In light of future evidence, it seems apparent that in the Compromise of 1850 the South made a tactical blunder and exacerbated sectional tensions by

• A) allowing a ban on the slave trade in Washington, D.C.
• B) demanding a strong fugitive-slave law.
• C) not insisting on federal protection of slavery in the territories.
• D) allowing the admission of California as a free state.
• E) allowing popular sovereignty in Nebraska territory.

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Definitions:

Unconditional Positive Regard

A term from humanistic psychology that indicates accepting and respecting others as they are without judgment or evaluation.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic reactions and anxieties by gradually exposing the individual to the feared object or situation.

Token Economy

A system of behavior modification based on the systematic reinforcement of target behavior through the exchange of tokens that can be redeemed for various rewards.

Participant Modeling

A therapeutic technique wherein a therapist first demonstrates a desired behavior in a step-by-step process, then the client attempts to imitate the behavior with guidance.