Compare the Jewish and Christian Canons of the Old Testament

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Essay

Compare the Jewish and Christian canons of the Old Testament. How do they differ? What are the reasons for the differences in the order and content of these collections?

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to trigger a conditioned response.

Discriminative Stimulus

A cue that signals the availability of reinforcement or punishment following a specific behavior, influencing its occurrence.

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli which become rewarding through their association with primary reinforcers, such as praise, tokens, or money.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing stimuli that satisfy basic biological needs, such as food, water, and warmth.