The Sharp Decline in Violent Crime Can Be Attributed to

question 29

Multiple Choice

The sharp decline in violent crime can be attributed to

• A) increased employment.
• B) a variety of potential factors; research has not yet shown which.
• C) a lower birth rate.
• D) the elimination of lead in gasoline.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

a method of learning where a behavior is reinforced (rewarded) every time it occurs, facilitating quick acquisition of the behavior.

Partial Reinforcement

A learning theory concept where reinforcement is given only a portion of the time a subject gives the desired response, which enhances the resilience of the response.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning schedule in which every correct response is followed by a reward, facilitating faster learning.

Gradual Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning where reinforcement is slowly introduced or varied to shape behavior.