One Factor Mentioned in the Text as a Reason for the "First

question 21

Multiple Choice

One factor mentioned in the text as a reason for the "first golden age" of trade was:

• A) the invention of the cotton gin.
• B) the invention of the wheel.
• C) improved methods of transporting goods.
• D) the invention of the computer.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A training approach where behavior significance is changed by either encouraging or discouraging feedback.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by being presented immediately after that response.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, whereby an association is made between a behavior and a consequence for that behavior.

Personal Actions

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