A Possible Explanation That a Nation Might Offer for the Imposition

question 167

Multiple Choice

A possible explanation that a nation might offer for the imposition of a protectionist policy such as a tariff is to

• A) protect an infant industry from foreign competitors.
• B) encourage specialization in the good in which the nation has a comparative advantage.
• C) slow domestic production.
• D) increase the level of imports.
• E) give consumers more foreign-made options.

Distinguish between different schedules of reinforcement and their effects on behavior.

Recognize the role of superstitious behaviors as a result of accidental reinforcement.

Understand the legal framework governing international trade and investment, including the role of U.S. laws in regulating foreign and domestic companies.

Comprehend the jurisdiction and legal principles applicable under international treaties, including the Outer Space Treaty.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.