Which Is True of the Prisoners' Rights Era

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which is true of the prisoners' rights era?

• A)It predominated in the 1980s.
• B)It was short-lived.
• C)It gave way to the "interference" era.
• D)It is the era we live in today.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reward or punishment.

Pigeons

Birds that are often used in research studies, particularly in experiments related to learning, memory, and navigation.

Mechanisms of Learning

The processes and techniques through which individuals acquire new knowledge, behaviors, attitudes, or skills.

Variable-Interval Schedule

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