The Hebrew Bible Is an Unparalleled Historical Source That Describes

question 52

Multiple Choice

The Hebrew Bible is an unparalleled historical source that describes the cultural practices and theological development of the Hebrew people.However,most historians believe that:

• A)the biblical stories are essentially unique to the Hebrews,with no parallels in other Near Eastern societies.
• B)few historical events actually happened as they are described in the text.
• C)it represents a factual account of the events it relates-the most accurate record of the period we have today.
• D)the Hebrew people never really struggled with the Canaanites.
• E)the Bible's composite nature means that each biblical book should be analyzed within its particular context.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a set number of responses.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses.

Fixed-Interval

In operant conditioning, a fixed-interval schedule is a reinforcement pattern where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, leading to a response pattern where actions are more frequent as the time for reward approaches.

Punishment

An event that decreases the behavior it follows.