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The Role of Private Clubs in Reinforcing Social Values
This essay explores the history of private clubs, the debate over affirmative action, and the role of private clubs in reinforcing social values.
MoreThe Sniffy Experiment: How Operant Conditioning Can Shape Animal Behavior
The Sniffy experiment showed how operant conditioning can be used to shape animal behavior. In the experiment, Sniffy was able to learn to associate a sound with eating a food pellet, and so he was more likely to eat the food pellet when he heard the sound. This shows that operant conditioning can be used to improve the welfare of animals by training them to perform specific tasks or behaviors.
MoreThe JCAHO Standards: Ensuring High Quality Healthcare Facilities
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is a private, not-for-profit organization that sets standards for the quality and safety of care in all types of healthcare facilities. JCAHO accreditation is voluntary, but many healthcare facilities choose to undergo the accreditation process because it provides them with a stamp of approval that can be used to attract patients and insurance contracts. In addition, JCAHO-accredited facilities are often seen as being more responsible and trustworthy than non-accredited ones.
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