Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) A recession begins just after the economy reaches a peak of activity and ends as the economy reaches its trough.
• B) Between trough and peak, the economy is in an expansion.
• C) Between two peaks, the economy is in a recession.
• D) A complete business cycle is defined by the passage from one peak to the next.

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, promoting a high and steady rate of response.

Internal Locus

The belief that one has control over their life and the outcomes of their actions, as opposed to external forces.

Control

In experimental research, the standard by which experimental observations are compared, or the ability to direct influence or regulate a situation or mechanism.

Negative Punishment

A method in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is removed following an unwanted behavior, aiming to decrease the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.