A Rat Spends Equal Amounts of Time Running and Drinking

question 64

Multiple Choice

A rat spends equal amounts of time running and drinking.In a graph of this behavior, time spent running is represented on the x axis.The y axis represents time spent drinking.When running is restricted by an instrumental constraint, the slope of the line representing the new instrumental contingency

• A)is steeper than the slope of the line through the bliss point.
• B)is less steep than the slope of the line through the bliss point.
• C)is the same as the slope of the line through the bliss point.
• D)cannot be determined with the above information.

Recognize and analyze social stratification systems and their meritocratic, democratic, and oligarchic foundations.

Interpret and evaluate the effects of public policies and reforms on poverty and welfare.

Identify societal attitudes towards poverty and government responsibility in its alleviation.

Analyze the sociological and structural causes of inequality and its perpetuation in society.

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