The Relationship in Which One Part of a Stimulus Configuration

question 101

Multiple Choice

The relationship in which one part of a stimulus configuration dominates a situation, such as a visual field, while other aspects recede into the background, is called:

• A) dominant- recessive
• B) feature- trailer
• C) figure- ground
• D) onstage- offstage
• E) foreground- background

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Definitions:

Induced Consumption

The part of consumer spending that increases when disposable income rises and decreases when disposable income falls.

Disposable Income

The amount of money left for spending and saving after income taxes have been deducted.

Autonomous Consumption

The level of consumption that does not change with fluctuation in income; it is the consumption level when income is zero.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households, representing one of the primary components of gross domestic product (GDP).