An Example of a Secular (Nonreligious)rite of Passage Would Be

question 58

Multiple Choice

An example of a secular (nonreligious) rite of passage would be a:

• A)graduation ceremony
• B)fraternity initiation
• C)presidential inauguration
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval Reinforcement

Giving out a reward after a random amount of time has passed.

Fixed-Ratio Reinforcement

Giving out a reward after a certain number of behaviors.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in psychology where behaviors are increased or strengthened by providing a reward or positive outcome after the desired behavior is performed.

Negative Reinforcement

A psychological principle where the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus as a consequence of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.