The Recent Growth Records of Japan and Hong Kong During

question 28

Multiple Choice

The recent growth records of Japan and Hong Kong during the last 50 years indicate that a nation can grow rapidly without:

• A) securely defined property rights.
• B) adopting modern technology.
• C) significant capital formation.
• D) abundant domestic natural resources.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is only sometimes rewarded, leading to more persistent behavior than continuous reinforcement.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Nagging

A persistent annoyance or complaining about something in a repetitive and irritating manner.