Rate of responding is faster when a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement is used rather than a variable interval schedule of reinforcement with a comparable number of reinforcers earned per hour. The account proposes that the faster responding is selectively strengthened by the higher number of reinforcers earned per hour for this faster responding.

intimacy, passion and commitment are the components of a interpersonal relationship emphasized in the triangular theory of love by robert sternberg.

the triangular theory of love says love can be comprehend as this componest form the vertices of a triangle.  

intimacy relates to feelings such as of closeness and connection;

passion relates the drives that brings people together, as physical attraction.

commitment relates to the being in a long-term relationship.

stewards ice box was the purchase of alaska from russia and it was called that because people thought it was not a good idea to purchase alaska

protectionism fosters competition and keeps price regulated is not an argument in favor of protectionism.

i believe the answer is: description

description refers to the goal of psychologist to identify the phenomenon that being observed. this goal is being actualized by collecting data/information from various clues that observed through the phenomenon. this goal must be accomplished before pyschologist able to create methods of treatment.