The Atomic Tests near to Utrick Island in 1954 Were

question 65

Multiple Choice

The atomic tests near to Utrick Island in 1954 were a disaster for the 159 people who lived there.Kai Erikson explains that this disaster

• A)brought the people together in a good way.
• B)never really had an ending.
• C)was completely fixed by the U.S.government within a few days.
• D)showed how it is possible to predict and prepare for disasters.

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Understand the concept of cultural lag and its effects on society.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement Technique

A behavior modification strategy that involves rewarding desirable behaviors to increase the likelihood of their recurrence.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform an activity for its own sake and personal rewards, rather than for some external reward or pressure.

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Fixed Ratio Schedules

A type of reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.