Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason for the Weak

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the weak recovery following the 2007-2009 recession?

• A) Recessions started by financial crises are almost always severe.
• B) The decline in the automobile industry appeared to be structural.
• C) The collapse of the housing market was long lived.
• D) The recession was caused by a decline in short-run aggregate supply.

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio Schedules

Are ratio schedules in which the number of times a behavior must occur before it is rewarded changes over time.

Variable Interval Schedules

Are interval schedules in which the amount of time that must pass before a reward is given can change from one reward period to another.

Fixed Ratio Schedules

Are ratio schedules in which the number of times a behavior must occur before it is rewarded remains constant over time.

Reinforcement Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that behavior is driven by its consequences, with rewards increasing the likelihood of repeating behaviors.