Figure 18-4 -Refer to Figure 18-4.In the Graph Above,suppose the Economy Is

question 150

Multiple Choice

Figure 18-4

-Refer to Figure 18-4.In the graph above,suppose the economy is initially at point A.The movement of the economy to point B as shown in the graph illustrates the effect of which of the following policy actions by Congress and the president?

• A) an increase in transfer payments
• B) an increase in interest rates
• C) an increase in the marginal income tax rate
• D) an open market purchase of Treasury bills

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Definitions:

ABA Design

A research design involving three phases: a baseline (A), an intervention (B), and then a return to baseline (A) to assess the effect of the intervention.

Reinforcement Program

A structured system designed to promote and strengthen desired behaviors through the use of rewards or punishments.

Multiple-baseline Design

A research method used in behavioral analysis to assess the effect of an intervention across multiple scenarios, behaviors, or subjects by introducing the intervention at different times.

Across Behaviors

Pertains to the examination or comparison of actions or responses in different situations or contexts.