When, Historically, Did the Sociological Analysis of Class and Inequality

question 15

Multiple Choice

When, historically, did the sociological analysis of class and inequality begin?

• A) the late 1800s and early 1900s
• B) the first three decades of the 1900s
• C) the mid-twentieth century
• D) the early 1800s

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment, introduced by B.F. Skinner.

Unconditioned Response

A naturally occurring response to an unconditioned stimulus, such as salivating when smelling food.

Fixed-ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, leading to a rapid response rate followed by a short pause.

Industrial Psychologist

A professional who applies psychological theories and principles to understand human behavior in workplaces, aiming to improve employee well-being and organizational efficiency.