Dr Ritzer Presents Three Main Concerns as the Centerpiece for His

question 73

Multiple Choice

Dr. Ritzer presents three main concerns as the centerpiece for his text. These concerns are:

• A) globalization, consumption, and the digital world
• B) globalization, global economics, and the Internet
• C) capitalism, industrialism, and the Information Age
• D) the industrial revolution, the agricultural revolution, and the information revolution

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus when presented after a response increases the probability of that response being repeated, by providing a desirable effect or satisfying a need.

Negative Reinforcer

An unpleasant stimulus that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Partial Reinforcement

is a conditioning principle where a response is reinforced only a portion of the time, which can lead to a slower acquisition of a response but greater resistance to extinction.

Variable-Interval

A reinforcement schedule in which the first response after a varying time interval is rewarded.