Because Our Socioeconomic Status Is Comprised of More Than Just

question 18

Multiple Choice

Because our socioeconomic status is comprised of more than just our economic standing,

• A) a person can be privileged in some ways but not in others
• B) a person's privilege in one area makes their privilege in another inevitable
• C) there is rarely a connection between privilege in different areas
• D) privilege is in the eye of the individual experiencing it

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Theory

A theory in psychology that suggests behavior is motivated by its consequences, with reinforcement used to increase or decrease specific behaviors.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual or system in response to external or internal stimuli.

Variable Ratio Schedules

In behavioral psychology, a reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing motivation to respond.

Extinction

The process of eliminating a behavior by stopping the reinforcement that previously followed that behavior, often used in behavioral psychology and organizational management.