Under the Expectations Hypothesis, Bonds of Different Maturities Are Assumed

question 101

Multiple Choice

Under the Expectations Hypothesis, bonds of different maturities are assumed to be perfect substitutes because:

• A)the risk premium is assumed to be negative.
• B)market forces would always have long-term interest rates equal the average of the current and expected short-term rate.
• C)expectations of future interest rates are uncertain and therefore cannot be included in the analysis.
• D)bond markets are very liquid.

Recognize the conditions under which punishment is effective.

Compare and contrast different behavioral modification strategies.

Analyze Skinner's viewpoints on punishment and behavior suppression.

Identify the types of punishment and examples of each.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable.

Social Desirability Bias

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others.

Honesty Survey

A method of collecting data which relies on the self-reported truthfulness of participants regarding sensitive or personal issues.

Experimenter Bias

A process where the scientists performing the research influence the results, intentionally or unintentionally, towards their expected outcome.