When the Price of Gasoline Rises, Some Consumers Begin Riding

question 291

Multiple Choice

When the price of gasoline rises, some consumers begin riding their bikes more frequently or riding the bus instead of driving their cars.The fact that the CPI does not fully account for such changes in consumer behaviour is called

• A)outlet bias.
• B)increase in quality bias.
• C)substitution bias.
• D)discrimination bias.
• E)new product bias.

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A behavior-therapy technique in which undesired responses are inhibited by pairing repugnant or offensive stimuli with them.

Counter Conditioned

The process of changing an individual's emotional response to a particular stimulus by associating it with a new, positive or negative, response.

Disturbing Stimuli

Elements in the environment that cause discomfort or distress to an individual.

Client-Centered Therapists

Psychologists who practice a form of psychotherapy that focuses on creating a supportive, accepting environment for clients to explore their feelings.