Which of the Following Changes Were Introduced into the Federal

question 283

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes were introduced into the federal correctional system in Canada at the beginning of the 20th century?

• A)solitary confinement of inmates was eliminated
• B)development of inmate classification systems
• C)end of harsh penal punishments
• D)separation of female and male inmates into separate institutions

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Definitions:

Variable-interval

A timing schedule in operant conditioning where reinforcement is provided after an unpredictable time interval, leading to a steady rate of response.

Fixed-interval

In behavioral psychology, this is a reinforcement schedule that delivers a reward for the first response following a predetermined time interval.

Variable-ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, which tends to produce high rates of response.

Fixed-ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after a predetermined number of responses.