What Are the Possible Reasons for the Collapse of Mayan

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Essay

What are the possible reasons for the collapse of Mayan civilization? Which reason do you feel is most important, and why? Why not the others?

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval Schedule

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

Security Needs

Basic human requirements for safety and security, including physical safety, job security, and health.

Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that suggests human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, from most pressing at the bottom to the need for self-actualization at the top.

Equity Theory

Is concerned with a person’s perceived inputs to a (work) setting and the outcomes received from that setting. The theory suggests that everyone calculates the ratio of inputs to outcomes, similar to considering a return on any investment.