Suppose That a Severe Shock That Decreases Investment Demand Hits

question 3

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a severe shock that decreases investment demand hits the United States.Which of the following can we expect to occur according to the real business cycle model?

• A) The Fed will lower the federal funds rate.
• B) The structural deficit will increase.
• C) The real wage rate will rise.
• D) The real interest rate will fall.

Distinguish between various research designs in psychology (experimental, correlational, descriptive) and their respective attributes.

Understand the theory of internal and external validity in relation to experimental designs and the concepts of confounding variables and experimenter expectancies.

Identify and apply different methods for defining and measuring variables in psychological research.

Describe and critically appraise the methods, benefits, and limitations of descriptive research strategies (case studies, naturalistic observations, survey research).

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Definitions:

Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

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Theoretical model of personality, developed and tested by Costa and McCrae, based on the “Big Five” factors underlying clusters of related personality traits: neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, conscientiousness, and agreeableness.

Personality Trait

A characteristic pattern of thought, behavior, or emotion that is consistent across time and situations in an individual.

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