Today, Many Americans Fear That the Large Influx of Immigrants

question 76

Multiple Choice

Today, many Americans fear that the large influx of immigrants will take jobs from them. However, supporters of immigration suggest that the real reason for this fear is

• A) racism.
• B) a drain on government services.
• C) too many professional workers.
• D) ethnocentrism.

Recognize different types of reinforcement and punishment in operant conditioning.

Understand the concept of reinforcement schedules and their effects on behavior.

Identify and understand the application of conditioning principles in real-life scenarios.

Understand the concepts of shaping and higher-order conditioning.

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A therapy based on the science of learning and behavior, aiming to improve specific behaviors and skills through reinforcement techniques.

Positive Reinforcements

A process in behaviorism where a behavior is strengthened and more likely to be repeated by following it with a desirable outcome or reward.