The Underlying Fluctuations in Real GDP Due to the Business

question 14

Multiple Choice

The underlying fluctuations in real GDP due to the business cycle are reflected by fluctuations in

• A) inflation.
• B) population growth.
• C) the labour force.
• D) real GDP per capita.

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Definitions:

Shaping

The process of reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior to teach new behaviors.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process wherein a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit similar responses.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification method that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Cumulative Record

A continuous record that shows the total number of times a response occurs in a given time period.