How did the Skinner box work? Skinner showed how positive reinforcement worked by placing a hungry rat in his Skinner box. The box contained a lever on the side, and as the rat moved about the box, it would accidentally knock the lever. Immediately it did so a food pellet would drop into a container […]
What is the law of retribution or the lex talionis?
What is the law of retribution or the lex talionis? Retribution is based on the concept of lex talionis—that is, the law of retaliation. At its core is the principle of equal and direct retribution, as expressed in Exodus 21:24 as “an eye for an eye.” Destroying the eye of a person of equal social […]
What is the relationship between Socrates and glaucon?
What is the relationship between Socrates and glaucon? Biography. Glaucon was the older brother of Plato and, like his brother, was in the inner circle of the young affluent students of Socrates. Although little is known about his life, some information can be extrapolated from Plato’s writings and from later Platonic biographers. What is the […]
Why do people hunt coyotes?
Why do people hunt coyotes? The top reason given by coyote hunting proponents isn’t food, or money — it’s population management. These people, who voluntarily go on hunts specifically to kill coyotes, apparently believe that their motives are inherently noble, and reputable. Killing coyotes, according to the popular claim, protects livestock. What time of day […]
Why do recessive alleles not disappear?
Why do recessive alleles not disappear? While harmful recessive alleles will be selected against, it’s almost impossible for them to completely disappear from a gene pool. That’s because natural selection can only ‘see’ the phenotype, not the genotype. Recessive alleles can hide out in heterozygotes, allowing them to persist in gene pools. Which is easier […]
Why is it important to have a topic that is not too narrow?
Who are the proponents of liberalism?
Who are the proponents of liberalism? Contents 3e 3chard 33 Charles de Montesquieu 34 Thomas Gordon 35 François Quesnay 36 Voltaire 37 Jean-Jacques Rousseau 38 Denis Diderot What is liberalism in international political economy? International Political Economy of Liberalism At the international level, liberals believe that a fundamental harmony of interests exists between as well […]
Is hearing loss a communication disorder?
Is hearing loss a communication disorder? A hearing disorder – often understood as a type of communication disorder – may “limit the development, comprehension, production and/or maintenance of speech and language.” It’s important to be able to identify the signs of hearing loss, especially in regards to children. What are the signs of a hearing […]
What are the 3 main purposes of criminal law?
What are the 3 main purposes of criminal law? The criminal law prohibits conduct that causes or threatens the public interest; defines and warns people of the acts that are subject to criminal punishment; distinguishes between serious and minor offenses; and imposes punishment to protect society and to satisfy the demands for retribution, rehabilitation, and […]
Was Tupac in higher learning?
Was Tupac in higher learning? Tupac Shakur was originally set to play the role of Malik Williams, but he was jailed shortly after getting the part. Originally, writer, producer, and director John Singleton wanted Leonardo DiCaprio to play Remy, while Michael Rapaport was originally going to play Scott Moss. Who gets killed in higher learning? […]