"Chinese Society Was Simply Too Large, Both in Area and Population

question 40

Essay

"Chinese society was simply too large, both in area and population, and too disorganized by decades of mismanagement under the Manchus, to permit the Guomindang, or any other entity, to effectively govern it during the interwar period." Discuss, pro and con.

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Definitions:

Respondent Behavior

A type of behavior that occurs as an automatic response to a specific stimulus, without voluntary control.

Pleasant Stimulus

An external factor that induces a positive emotional response or feeling of pleasure.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus when presented after a response increases the probability of that response being repeated, by providing a desirable effect or satisfying a need.

Negative Reinforcer

An unpleasant stimulus that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.