Explain What the Containment Doctrine Called For, Discuss America's Major

question 68

Essay

Explain what the containment doctrine called for, discuss America's major actions during the Cold War, and evaluate the degree to which the United States consistently applied the containment doctrine.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer; also known as a conditioned reinforcer.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior management that increases the probability of a desired behavior by presenting a pleasant stimulus after the behavior occurs.

Reward

represents a benefit or compensation offered to an individual or group as recognition for their effort, achievement, or behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A method of encouraging desired behavior by offering rewards or positive outcomes when that behavior is exhibited.