The Abdication of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia in February

question 7

Multiple Choice

The abdication of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia in February 1917 was caused by:

• A) the concerted effort of a small group of revolutionaries led by V.I.Lenin who seized the centers of governmental power in Petrograd.
• B) a widespread conspiracy headed by Gregorian Rasputin that included many members of the royal family.
• C) poor health exacerbated by the harsh conditions he experienced at the front lines where he was personally commanding the Russian army.
• D) a loosely organized march of women demanding food,fuel,and political reform that quickly spiraled into a mass strike that the army joined.
• E) Russia's unconditional surrender to Germany following the loss of over 1 million men at the battle of Tannenberg.

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Definitions:

Contingency of Reinforcement

A principle that posits the effectiveness of a reward or punishment is dependent on the specific situation or context.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense or undesirable behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral technique in which the removal of an undesirable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Omission

The act of excluding or leaving out something, either intentionally or unintentionally.