The Most Powerful Transforming Factor in the New World Was

question 13

Multiple Choice

The most powerful transforming factor in the New World was

• A) access to land.
• B) political freedom.
• C) religious freedom.
• D) indentured servitude.

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, creating a variable pattern of reinforcement.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a specified number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of responding.

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing the response rate.