What Do the BRIC Countries Have in Common

question 55

Multiple Choice

What do the BRIC countries have in common?

• A)They participate together in a trading bloc.
• B)They have suffered more than most other countries in the recent recession.
• C)They are Asian countries experiencing explosive population growth.
• D)They are the four countries experiencing the lowest levels of economic growth.
• E)They are experiencing significant levels of economic growth.

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Definitions:

Discriminative Stimulus

A signal in the environment that increases the likelihood of a particular response because it indicates that a specific reinforcement is available.

Generalization Stimulus

The process by which a response is made in the presence of a new stimulus that is similar, but not identical, to the original conditioned stimulus.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response.

Avoidance

A behavior or mental process consciously or unconsciously designed to prevent exposure to a feared object, task, or situation.