After a Lengthy Break on Maternal Leave, Maria Has Joined

question 74

Multiple Choice

After a lengthy break on maternal leave, Maria has joined a hand-weavers' guild. She feels that this has given her a social identity, because the club provides:

• A) a form of re-birthing.
• B) an escape from her housewife identity.
• C) self-definition, and ways of relating to others.
• D) a legitimate setting for socialising.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio

A type of schedule in behavior reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it very effective in maintaining behavior.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior modification.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.