At the Close of World War II, Which of the Following

question 33

Multiple Choice

At the close of World War II, which of the following two states were increasingly drawn into a tense rivalry?

• A)China and the Soviet Union
• B)European empires and the United States
• C)The Soviet Union and the United States

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

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

Unwanted Behavior

Actions or conduct that are not desired or are deemed inappropriate by others, often addressed in behavioral interventions.

Desired Behavior

A specific type of behavior that is considered preferable or sought after in a given context.

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus which was initially neutral but, upon being linked with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.