There Are Three Broad Categories of Social Determinants

question 18

Multiple Choice

There are three broad categories of social determinants. One is "social institutions." This refers to:

• A) Neighborhoods, workplaces, towns, and cities
• B) Positions in the social hierarchy
• C) Cultural and religious institutions, economic systems, and political structures
• D) Conceptual frameworks

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, often used in behavior modification.

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are given after a random amount of time has passed, promoting a steady response rate in behavior.

Learning

A process of acquiring new, or modifying existing, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences through study, experience, or teaching.

Modeling

A psychological phenomenon where individuals learn and imitate behaviors by observing others, especially influential or authoritative figures.