Jared Diamond's Explanation of the Collapse of Rwandan Society Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

Jared Diamond's explanation of the collapse of Rwandan society is criticized for placing too much emphasis on ________ at the expense of other factors.

• A) ethnic tensions.
• B) cultural and political explanations
• C) the importance of the environment
• D) the government.

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, in behavioral psychology.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule that rewards a response after a random number of responses, making it very resistant to being extinguished.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, leading to a pattern of response immediately after the interval passes.