Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The curve that describes the declining effectiveness of reinforcement with increasing delay between the response and the reinforcer.  

A progressive change in a physical quantity over a period of time, gradient of reinforcement. Graded change in the magnitude of a physical quantity or dimension.  

A score on a standardized test that indicates the level of performance with reference to average performance at various grade levels.  

A division of schools into groups of students according to the curriculum or the ages of pupils as in the six elementary grades, graded schools.  

Schools organized using a step system whereby students are usually grouped related to chronological age rather than abilities.  

Small sacs in the ovaries in which the egg matures and from which it is discharged at the time of ovulation. When the mature, an egg is discharged and the corpus luteum develops in the place from which the egg was released. Named after Graaf, a seventeenth century Dutch anatomist. Of the egg-producing structures in…

In politics, a means by which the governor may call an extra or special session of the legislature.  

In law, immunity from tort actions enjoyed by governmental units in common-law states, sovereign immunity. In malpractice, a doctrine providing that, despite the general proposition that a negligent act gives rise to tort liability for that act, the government, subject to certain qualifications, cannot be sued for the negligent acts of its officers, agents, or…

An organization concerned with some aspect of health that is tax supported and controlled by local, state, or federal government, voluntary health agency.  

Pertains to state laws that protect a person from liability lawsuits who assist a victim of an accident or sudden illness. State laws that offer immunity from legal liability to health care professionals who volunteer to offer emergency care in a good-faith effort to help a person who is injured or otherwise debilitated by a…