A Period of Significant Decline in Economic Activity-Marked by Falling

question 101

Multiple Choice

A period of significant decline in economic activity-marked by falling GDP, rising unemployment, and an increased number of bankruptcies-is called:

• A) a severe depression.
• B) a recession.
• C) an expansion.
• D) a boom.

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Definitions:

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response is reinforced, helping an individual differentiate when a certain response will be rewarded.

Classical Conditioning

An educational method that happens when a connection is made between an external stimulus and one that occurs naturally.

UCS

Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS) is a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning in classical conditioning.

Token Economy

A behavior modification system that uses tokens as a form of reinforcement or reward for desired behaviors, which can be exchanged for privileges or treats.