A Recession Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

A recession is:

• A) A period when the rate of change in GDP is negative
• B) A period when the rate of growth in GDP is negative
• C) A period when the rate of growth in GDP is positive
• D) A period when the rate of change in GDP is positive

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a response is reinforced only some of the time, leading to more resistant behavior to extinction.

Variable Ratio

Variable ratio is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective in maintaining behavior after it has been learned.

Tobacco Use

The act of consuming tobacco products, including smoking cigarettes, cigars, or using smokeless tobacco.

Carbohydrate Diet

A diet that mainly consists of foods high in carbohydrates, such as grains, fruits, and vegetables.