Automatic Stabilizers

question 69

Multiple Choice

Automatic stabilizers

• A) are triggered by the business cycle.
• B) are caused by a change in government expenditures.
• C) require an act of Congress.
• D) are caused by changes in personal tax rates.

---

Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves providing rewards or incentives to encourage the repetition of desirable behaviors.

Doing the Dishes

A domestic chore involving the cleaning of dishware, utensils, and cooking equipment by hand or using a dishwasher.

Negative Reinforcement

A method of increasing desired behaviors by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimulus.

Withdraws Attention

The process of deliberately shifting focus away from stimuli perceived to be threatening, irrelevant, or otherwise undesirable.