Many Economists Argue That the Sharp Reduction in U

question 17

Multiple Choice

Many economists argue that the sharp reduction in U.S.net exports in the mid 1980s was due to

• A)expansionary U.S. monetary policy.
• B)contractionary U.S. monetary policy.
• C)expansionary U.S. fiscal policy.
• D)contractionary U.S. fiscal policy.

Appreciate the influence of cultural contexts on psychology, especially in collectivistic versus individualistic societies.

Identify key figures and their contributions within the field of psychology.

Understand the role of unconscious factors and early experiences as per psychoanalytic theory.

Grasp the significance of language acquisition debates and other intellectual precursors to the cognitive revolution.

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Definitions:

J.B. Watson

An American psychologist, considered one of the founders of behaviorism, who emphasized the study of observable behavior.

B.F. Skinner

An American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and the development of the operant conditioning theory.

Behavior

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.

Biological Approach

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the influence of physical and biological processes on behaviour and mental states.