Why Did Communism Cause Such Fear in the United States

question 33

Short Answer

Why did communism cause such fear in the United States in the postwar period?

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Definitions:

Inappropriate Behavior

Actions or responses that are unsuitable or not fitting for the context or situation in which they occur.

Punishment Schedules

The rules or structures that determine the frequency and timing of punishment in the context of behavior modification.

FR-1

A fixed-ratio 1 schedule in operant conditioning, where reinforcement is given after every correct response.

Punishing Stimulus

A stimulus that reduces the likelihood of the behavior occurring again by introducing a negative consequence or outcome.