Housing Index and Housing Futures Contracts Attempt to Track Which

question 16

Multiple Choice

Housing index and housing futures contracts attempt to track which of the following?

• A) Change in value of repeat home sales
• B) The value of home improvements
• C) New home construction values
• D) Value of homes sold in non arms-length transactions

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

In operant conditioning, the tendency for a response that has been reinforced (or punished) in the presence of one stimulus to occur (or be suppressed) in the presence of other similar stimuli.

Skills Training

In behavior therapy, an effort to teach the client skills that he or she may lack, as well as new constructive behaviors to replace self-defeating ones.

Modeling

The process of observing and imitating a specific behavior from others, often a mechanism of learning in social contexts.

Role-Playing

A method used in psychology and education where individuals assume roles and act them out in a controlled setting to explore behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.