A Professor Presented the Following Argument: "The Reason It Took

question 56

Multiple Choice

A professor presented the following argument: "The reason it took Brazil so long to develop was that the citizens did not have the drive and 'need for achievement' necessary to develop business and industry." Which approach is this professor drawing arguments from?

• A) capitalist theory
• B) modernization theory
• C) dependency theory
• D) underdevelopment theory

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Definitions:

Skinner Box

Is a controlled environment used to observe and study the behavior of animals, especially in experiments involving operant conditioning.

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are provided after an unpredictable number of responses, promoting high and steady rates of behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior modification that involves providing a reward following a desired behavior to increase the likelihood of its recurrence.

Disruptive Behaviour

Actions that disturb or interrupt normal processes, events, or activities, often marked by aggression or defiance.