Which of the Following Was NOT a Direct Result of British

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a direct result of British colonial influence in Bengal?

• A) People were pushed out of their traditional livelihood in textile manufacturing.
• B) Many Bengals were forced to look for work in urban centers.
• C) Bengalis were encouraged to develop an industrial base to better serve British needs.
• D) South Asian workers were pressed into signing on as indentured laborers to British colonies in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to distinguish between different stimuli, even if they are similar, often used in the context of learning and behavior modification techniques.

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety by gradually exposing the individual to the feared object or situation in a controlled way.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique that involves pairing a positive stimulus with a fear-evoking stimulus to reduce the fearful response.