Sugar Was Called a Rich Man's Crop for Several Reasons

question 119

Multiple Choice

Sugar was called a rich man's crop for several reasons.Which statement does NOT identify one of these reasons?

• A) It had to be planted extensively.
• B) It required the clearing of much land.
• C) It could be purchased only by the wealthy.
• D) It required an elaborate refining process.
• E) It was a capital-intensive agricultural business.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.

Negative Avoidance

A learning process where actions are taken to prevent an unpleasant outcome or stimuli.

Stimulus Discrimination

The learned ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond only to the specific stimulus conditioned.

Instinctive Drift

The tendency for animals to revert to instinctual behaviors, overriding learned behaviors from operant conditioning.