There Is an Old Story About a Young Boy Who

question 112

Multiple Choice

There is an old story about a young boy who was left to guard the village sheep.He was instructed to cry "wolf" if he thought the sheep were in danger.Even though there was no danger, the boy enjoyed crying "wolf" over and over, just to see the villagers come running.Then, when a wolf did appear, the disbelieving villagers ignored the boy's cry.The failure of the villagers to come illustrates the operant conditioning concept called

• A)acquisition.
• B)stimulus generalization.
• C)partial reinforcement.
• D)extinction.

---

Definitions:

Law Enforcers

Individuals or groups, typically part of the government, empowered to enforce laws, ensure public safety, and maintain order.

Politicians

People who are actively involved in politics, especially those holding or seeking elected offices, making decisions that affect public policy and governance.

Contemporary American Society

Refers to the social, economic, political, and cultural dynamics and issues present in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Geographic Space

An area or extent that can be measured, described, or defined, often in terms of physical geography.