Which of the Following Best Describes a Characteristic of the Middle

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of the middle class?

• A)a group whose employment adds specialized training and knowledge to the economy
• B)a group which earns enough income to be able to control major capital
• C)a group which relies upon skilled and unskilled labor
• D)a group whose employment is based on the needs of a manufacturing economy

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.

Desired Behavior

This refers to the specific actions or reactions that an individual or organization aims to elicit from another party.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities such as food, drink, and pleasure, which do not require learning to become effective in shaping behavior.

Contingent Reinforcement

A method where the provision of rewards or consequences is directly dependent on the display of specific behaviors.