Which of the Following Statements About Urban Progressives Is NOT

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about urban Progressives is NOT true?

• A) They worked to reform the structure of government.
• B) They sought to establish public control of gasworks and waterworks.
• C) They raised taxes to increase spending on schools and parks.
• D) They sought to improve public transportation.
• E) They worked with political machines.

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Definitions:

Ratio Schedules

A type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced after a specified number of responses.

Low Reward

A concept in psychology and behavior analysis indicating a minimal positive incentive or payoff for a certain action or behavior, often leading to lower motivation to pursue that action.

High Reward

A significant incentive or outcome that encourages the continuation or repetition of a behavior.

Positive Contrast Effect

The phenomenon where the perceived value or intensity of a stimulus is increased when juxtaposed with a less attractive stimulus.