Which of the Following Is True of Incest

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of incest?

• A) People of all cultures invariably have sexual interest in their close relatives.
• B) People living together from very early in life are highly likely to develop sexual desire for each other.
• C) Scientific consensus suggests that inbreeding due to incest creates healthy offspring.
• D) Incest avoidance is a healthy sign of normality for families.
• E) Research shows that incest within the nuclear family occurs less frequently than once thought.

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses.

Fixed Interval

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are provided after a specific, constant amount of time has passed.

Fixed Ratio

Fixed ratio denotes a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.

Variable-interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, contributing to a steady, stable rate of response.