According to the Aggregate Expenditure Model, When Autonomous Expenditure Increases

question 261

Multiple Choice

According to the aggregate expenditure model, when autonomous expenditure increases, equilibrium expenditure

• A) increases by a larger amount.
• B) increases by an equal amount.
• C) does not change because only induced expenditures increase equilibrium expenditure.
• D) does not change because autonomous expenditures has no effect on equilibrium expenditure.
• E) increases by a smaller amount.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has become rewarding through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Negative Reinforcer

An unpleasant or aversive stimulus that, when removed or avoided following a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Punisher

A stimulus that, when introduced after a behavior, decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.