The Violation of an Ordinance

question 179

Multiple Choice

The violation of an ordinance:

• A) must be defined by Congress
• B) generally means there may be a fine and up to one year in prison
• C) can be established by the police without need for a court decision
• D) generally means a citation, but no fine or prison time
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is controlled by its consequences, including rewards and punishments, as defined in the theory of operant conditioning.

Successive Approximation

A behavioral strategy that rewards closer and closer approximations to the desired behavior.

Variable-Interval Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are given after unpredictable time intervals, leading to steady and consistent responses.

Self-Actualization

The attainment of an individual's abilities and potential, seen as an essential motivation or demand inherent in every person.