Thomas Downey and Richard Williamson Suggest a Solution for Less-Developed

question 8

Multiple Choice

Thomas Downey and Richard Williamson suggest a solution for less-developed countries that may be palatable to both modernization and dependency/world system theory advocates. Downey and Williamson refer to this as fighting poverty with

• A) profit.
• B) education.
• C) religion.
• D) politics.

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, commonly used in operant conditioning.

Fixed-Ratio

In operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Fixed-Interval

A reinforcement plan where the initial response is only recognized and rewarded after a predetermined period has passed.

Behavioral Activation

A therapeutic approach focusing on engaging individuals in activities that promote positive emotional experiences as a means to combat depression.