In the Keynesian Framework,as Long as Output Is Above the Equilibrium

question 86

Multiple Choice

In the Keynesian framework,as long as output is above the equilibrium level,unplanned inventory investment will remain ________ and firms will continue to ________ production.

• A)negative;lower
• B)negative;raise
• C)positive;lower
• D)positive;raise

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Definitions:

Positive Punishment

A decrease in behavior that results from an added consequence.

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior because a negative condition is removed or avoided.

Punishing Reinforcement

A term that amalgamates concepts incorrectly; in behaviorism, punishment is used to decrease a behavior's occurrence, whereas reinforcement is used to increase it.

Positive Punishment

A technique in behavior modification that involves the introduction of an unfavorable outcome or event following an undesirable behavior, with the intention of decreasing the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.