In Contrast to the Expansion of the 1890s,U

question 33

Multiple Choice

In contrast to the expansion of the 1890s,U.S.interests in Alaska originated in a desire for:

• A) territory.
• B) religious conversion.
• C) petroleum resources.
• D) the fur trade.
• E) salmon.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement is a behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an unfavorable stimulus strengthens a particular desired behavior.

Law of Effect

A principle stating that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, and behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely.

Respondent Behavior

A type of reaction to certain stimuli that is automatic or reflexive, not under voluntary control, typically conditioned through association.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a learned response after its apparent extinction, without the need for further conditioning or training.