What Factors Led to the Collapse of Communism

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Essay

What factors led to the collapse of communism?

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcer

An aversive event that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when introduced after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negatively Reinforced

A process in operant conditioning where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.