In Beck's Description of Risk Society,a Tornado Is an Example

question 46

Multiple Choice

In Beck's description of risk society,a tornado is an example of what type of risk?

• A) regional
• B) external
• C) environmental
• D) social

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio Reinforcement Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which the number of responses required for a reward varies, leading to high and consistent rates of response.

Fixed-Interval Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which rewards are delivered at consistent, predetermined intervals of time, promoting a pattern of behavior.

Tantrums

Explosive emotional outbursts, often characterized by yelling, crying, and anger, typically seen in children but can occur at any age.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of response.