Which of the Following Would Not Be Considered an Automatic

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be considered an automatic stabilizer?

• A)legislation increasing funding for job retraining passed during a recession
• B)decreasing unemployment insurance payments due to decreased jobless during an expansion
• C)rising income tax collections due to rising incomes during an expansion
• D)declining food stamp payments due to more persons finding jobs during an expansion

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to engage in certain behaviors based on the expected outcomes and the attractiveness of those outcomes.

Expectancy

In motivational psychology, expectancy refers to the belief that one's effort will lead to the attainment of desired performance goals.

Expectancy Theory

A theory that proposes an individual's motivation is related to their expectation of a desired outcome and the attractiveness of that outcome.

First-Level Outcomes

Immediate results or effects of an action or intervention that can lead to longer-term impacts or second-level outcomes, often used in evaluation frameworks.