The High Number of Fights and Accidents Described in Medieval

question 28

Multiple Choice

The high number of fights and accidents described in medieval court records may plausibly be attributed to

• A)the violence of lords.
• B)the high consumption of alcohol.
• C)generally poor diet and nutrition.
• D)fears of witchcraft.
• E)religious heresy.

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by being delivered or removed after the behavior occurs.

Punisher

In behavioral psychology, any stimulus that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Strengthen Behavior

The process of increasing the likelihood that a particular response will occur, often through reinforcement or practice.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.