The 1970s Experiment in Which Behavioral (Or Social Learning) Principles

question 51

Multiple Choice

The 1970s experiment in which behavioral (or social learning) principles were applied to a traditional inpatient environment in the form of a token economy resulted in

• A)more patients able to be discharged.
• B)fewer patients able to be discharged.
• C)more patients recovering from schizophrenia.
• D)fewer patients recovering from schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Rosa Parks

An American activist whose refusal to give up her bus seat in 1955 became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.

Bus Arrest

refers to incidents where individuals are detained by law enforcement for actions or conduct on a bus, often highlighting broader social issues.

White Passenger

White Passenger refers to regulatory or informal policies that historically granted privileges or exclusive rights to white individuals in various contexts, such as travel and transportation.

Southern Christian Leadership Conference

An African-American civil rights organization founded in 1957, notably led by Martin Luther King Jr., aimed at ending segregation and achieving racial equality.