As a Rule of Thumb, a Recession Means Economic Activity

question 48

Multiple Choice

As a rule of thumb, a recession means economic activity declines for more than _____ months.

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 5
• E) 6

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Definitions:

Negatively Reinforced

refers to the process of increasing a behavior's occurrence by removing or avoiding a negative consequence or stimulus.

Positively Reinforced

Involves the addition of a stimulus following a behavior that increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Extinct

A species, family, or larger group having no living members; no longer in existence.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a conditioned response after a period of apparent extinction, without further conditioning.