During a Recession, Policy Makers Who Use the AS/AD Model

question 44

Multiple Choice

During a recession, policy makers who use the AS/AD model would probably recommend an open market:

• A)sale of government securities that reduces interest rates.
• B)purchase of government securities that reduces interest rates.
• C)sale of government securities that raises interest rates.
• D)purchase of government securities that raises interest rates.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when introduced following a behavior, increase the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in the future.

Strengthen Behaviors

Techniques used to increase the frequency or likelihood of a desired behavior, often through reinforcement.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to a steady, consistent response rate.

Reinforcement

Reinforcement is a principle in behavioral psychology where a behavior is encouraged or strengthened by a consequence following the behavior.