Because of Its Pattern of Discontinuous Settlement,most of the Population

question 46

Multiple Choice

Because of its pattern of discontinuous settlement,most of the population of the Intermontane West lives where?

• A)In large cities such as Las Vegas,Salt Lake City,and Boise
• B)In small towns and cities centered around mining,logging,and ranching
• C)In rural areas because most people are still involved in mining,ranching,and logging
• D)Population is evenly mixed between rural and urban areas

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A method of increasing the probability of a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative condition or stimulus following the desired behavior.

Extinction

In psychology, the diminishing of a conditioned response, occurring when the reinforcement no longer follows the conditioned stimulus; in biology, the end or dying out of a species.

Emotional Reaction

The affective response an individual exhibits in reaction to an external or internal stimulus.

Punishment

A consequence designed to reduce or eliminate undesirable behavior by presenting an adverse outcome following that behavior.