Many Schools and Employers Have Instituted a Policy of ____________________

question 31

Multiple Choice

Many schools and employers have instituted a policy of ____________________, which attempts to offset institutional racism by taking race and other minority group factors into consideration when making decisions.

• A) intersectionality
• B) affirmatory action
• C) hegemony
• D) affirmative action

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Definitions:

Variable-interval

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after a variable and unpredictable time interval has occurred.

Variable-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses. This schedule creates a high steady rate of responding.

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only reinforced after a specific number of responses, common in behaviorist psychology.

Fixed-interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.