The One Issue in the Compromise of 1850 That Clearly

question 54

Multiple Choice

The one issue in the Compromise of 1850 that clearly favored the South was

• A)resolution of the Texas-New Mexico boundary dispute.
• B)the Fugitive Slave Act.
• C)the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia.
• D)the settlement of Texas war debt.
• E)the admission of California.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral conditioning principle where the removal of an undesirable or aversive stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Aversive Stimulus

A stimulus that is unpleasant or painful, leading to avoidance behavior.

Delay

The period between the onset of the conditioned stimulus and the onset of the unconditioned stimulus in the conditioning process.

Aversive Stimulus

A stimulus that is unpleasant or painful, often used to modify behavior through avoidance learning or negative reinforcement.