Courts Can Be of Particular Use to Interest Groups When

question 124

Multiple Choice

Courts can be of particular use to interest groups when

• A) the presidency is in the hands of the Democrats.
• B) the Senate is controlled by Republicans.
• C) there is no majority support for their cause.
• D) their causes are strikingly popular.
• E) issues are well known and noncontroversial.

Comprehend the consequences of punishment and its effectiveness in altering behavior.

Recognize the distinction between reinforcement (positive/negative) and punishment.

Identify strategies to increase the effectiveness of punishment.

Understand the role of discriminative stimuli in signaling reinforced behaviors.

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Your behavior, or what you do (or intend to do, or are inclined to do) as a result of your stereotypes and prejudice.

Prejudicial Attitude

A preconceived opinion or judgment that is not based on reason or actual experience, often negative in nature.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about groups of people that may be based on certain traits, without acknowledging individual differences.

Hiring

The process of finding, recruiting, and selecting qualified candidates for a job within an organization.