The Maya Developed Three Calendrical Accounts of Time Using Complex

question 8

Multiple Choice

The Maya developed three calendrical accounts of time using complex astronomical observations and mathematics. Which two calendar types overlap so that a renewal point is reached every 52 years?

• A) The Long Count and the Vague Year
• B) The Vague Year and the Sacred Almanac
• C) The Sacred Almanac and the Long Count
• D) None; the Mayans only used a single calendar

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Definitions:

Punishment

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Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where the introduction of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of its recurrence.

Operant-Conditioning

A method of learning in which behavior strength is altered via rewards or penalties.

Skinner Box

A controlled environment used to study animal behavior, named after B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist.