Alfred,a Sociologist,is Conducting a Study on the Negative Effects of Divorce

question 37

Multiple Choice

Alfred,a sociologist,is conducting a study on the negative effects of divorce on children.He is most likely to agree with the fact that ________.

• A)single parents are not capable of providing a good environment for child rearing
• B)poverty rates of such children are same as that of adults
• C)children of divorced parents are prone to delinquency and other behavior problems
• D)children of divorced parents are often able to easily access community resources

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Definitions:

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.

Variable Interval

A schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Premack Principle

A theory that more probable behaviors can reinforce less probable behaviors.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies basic survival needs and is naturally reinforcing, such as food, water, or sleep.