Malthus Argued That

question 64

Multiple Choice

Malthus argued that

• A)population would increase in geometric progression.
• B)food and other resources would increase in arithmetic progression.
• C)people would reproduce to a point beyond what the planet could support.
• D)All of these responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Unpleasant Stimuli

External or internal factors that are perceivable and can cause discomfort or negativity.

Aversive Stimuli

An unpleasant or harmful object, event, or situation that causes a decrease in the behavior it follows.

Behavior Modification

A technique aimed at changing behavior through systemic reinforcement or punishment.

Extinguish Misbehavior

The process of using behavioral modification techniques to reduce or eliminate undesired behaviors by removing the reinforcement that maintains the behavior.