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Identify and State the Historical Significance of the Following

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Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Christopher Columbus


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Variable-Interval

A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response at unpredictable time intervals, leading to steady, moderate response rates.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it refers to any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response.

Contingency Responding

A learning process where the learner adjusts behaviors based on the presence of specific stimuli and the consequences that follow those behaviors.

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process in which behavior is modified through the use of rewards or punishments.

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