The Gini Index Is One Way That Social Scientists Measure

question 35

Multiple Choice

The Gini index is one way that social scientists measure:

• A)total national wealth.
• B)the amount of economic inequality in a society.
• C)the environmental impact of development.
• D)the distribution of public goods.
• E)public health relative to national wealth.

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcement

the prompt delivery of a reward or consequence following a behavior, which strengthens the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Law Of Effect

A principle of learning proposing that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Reinforcement

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or consequences.

Learning Set

The ability to become increasingly effective in solving problems over time as one gains experience.