The General Direction of the Spread of Civilization During the Iron

question 8

Multiple Choice

The general direction of the spread of civilization during the Iron Age was ______________.

• A) west
• B) east
• C) north
• D) south
• E) in all directions

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcers

Stimuli that immediately follow a behavior and increase the likelihood of its future occurrence.

Delayed Reinforcers

Rewards or consequences that are not immediately presented after a behavior, which can nonetheless significantly impact future behavior.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses.

Reinforced

Strengthened behavior through the application of a stimulus (positive reinforcement) or the removal of an undesirable stimulus (negative reinforcement).