What Is One of the Unique Factors Regarding the Start

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is one of the unique factors regarding the start of the morality policy debate on same-sex marriage?

• A) Both opponents and proponents of same-sex marriage were taken by surprise when the issue was thrust into the limelight.
• B) Opponents had been fighting to keep same-sex marriage illegal, but lost significantly when it was legalized in several states.
• C) Gay rights groups had continually pursued same-sex marriage policies, but never considered they would have so many statewide victories at the polls.
• D) The U.S. Supreme Court, as with abortion regulations, ignited the initial spark in the debate.

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Definitions:

FR-15 Schedule

A fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after it has been produced 15 times.

Fixed-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Fixed-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are delivered at constant intervals of time, contingent on the first response after the interval has passed.