Ethical Objectivism Is Based on the Idea That

question 29

Multiple Choice

Ethical objectivism is based on the idea that

• A) there are no universal moral principles.
• B) morality has an existence outside the human mind.
• C) morality and law are identical.
• D) there is no such thing as free will.
• E) God does not exist.

Identify failures of critical thinking and understand their consequences.

Discuss the importance of fair-mindedness and reasoning in critical thinking.

Understand the transition from agrarian to industrial economies in America during the 19th century.

Identify the geographic and demographic shifts in America from 1815 to 1860.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, used in operant conditioning.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses.

Fixed Interval

A reinforcement schedule that rewards the first response after a set period has passed.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule used in operant conditioning that rewards a response after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady rates of responding.