Describe the Direct and Indirect Ways in Which a Legislature

question 21

Essay

Describe the direct and indirect ways in which a legislature exerts oversight.

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcement

the prompt delivery of a reward or consequence following a behavior, which strengthens the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Law Of Effect

A principle of learning proposing that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Reinforcement

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or consequences.

Learning Set

The ability to become increasingly effective in solving problems over time as one gains experience.