You and a Friend Are Arguing Over the Issue of the Nonneutrality

question 50

Multiple Choice

You and a friend are arguing over the issue of the nonneutrality of money.You believe that money is not neutral,and to prove your point you would cite all of the following EXCEPT

• A)large gold discoveries that increased the money supply preceded an economic boom.
• B)a change in monetary institutions preceded a boom or recession.
• C)a change in the leadership of the Fed and its policy was followed by noticeable changes in the money supply and a recession or inflation.
• D)the fact that every recession was preceded by a drop in the money supply.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Interval

A reinforcement schedule in which the first response after a certain time period has passed is rewarded.

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable period of time has passed, promoting a steady, consistent response rate.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavior modification programs.

Fixed-Ratio

In the context of behavioral psychology, a reinforcement schedule that rewards a response only after a specified number of responses.