If Net Exports Are Negative, Then

question 135

Multiple Choice

If net exports are negative, then

• A)net capital outflow is positive, so foreign assets bought by Americans are greater than American assets bought by foreigners.
• B)net capital outflow is positive, so American assets bought by foreigners are greater than foreign assets bought by Americans.
• C)net capital outflow is negative, so foreign assets bought by Americans are greater than American assets bought by foreigners.
• D)net capital outflow is negative, so American assets bought by foreigners are greater than foreign assets bought by Americans.

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Definitions:

Fixed-ratio Scheduling

A type of reinforcement schedule in behaviorism where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities like food, water, or rest that do not need to be learned because they are naturally satisfying.

Fixed-interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.