A Recessionary Gap Can Be Closed with

question 76

Multiple Choice

A recessionary gap can be closed with

• A) using a contractionary monetary policy.
• B) an increase in taxes.
• C) a decrease in government purchases.
• D) using an expansionary fiscal policy.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

An innately reinforcing stimulus like food or drink, which does not require learning to become pleasurable.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer, not through its own inherent value.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains reinforcing qualities through being linked with a primary reinforcer.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulant that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.