An Example of a Government Policy to Enhance Technological Progress

question 136

Multiple Choice

An example of a government policy to enhance technological progress is:

• A)the construction of an interstate highway system.
• B)government support for basic research.
• C)maintaining a well-functioning legal system.
• D)the provision of publicly-funded education.

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Definitions:

Respondent Behaviors

Actions that are automatic reactions to certain stimuli, often used in the context of classical conditioning in psychology.

Unique Cluster

A distinctive group or combination of elements that are brought together based on specific characteristics or criteria.

Variable-Interval

A type of reinforcement schedule in which reinforcements are given to a response at unpredictable time intervals.

Fixed-Ratio

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