Phyllis Wheatley Holds the Distinction of Being the First Black

question 35

Multiple Choice

Phyllis Wheatley holds the distinction of being the first black

• A) American to publish a book.
• B) woman to become a minister.
• C) woman to earn her living as a writer.
• D) woman to receive a portrait commission.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A process in psychology used to encourage or strengthen a particular behavior by providing a reward or removing an unfavorable outcome.

Socially Acceptable

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Psychological Laboratory

A controlled environment designed for the study and research of psychological phenomena and behaviors.

Functionalism

A psychological philosophy that considers mental life and behavior in terms of active adaptation to the person's environment.