Table 16-3 the Table Below Pertains to Studious,an Economy in Which the Which

question 120

Multiple Choice

Table 16-3
The table below pertains to Studious,an economy in which the typical consumer's basket consists of 5 books and 10 calculators.

-Refer to Table 16-3.If 2008 is the base year,then the consumer price index was

• A) 64.5 in 2006,87.1 in 2007,and 100 in 2008.
• B) 64.5 in 2006,270 in 2007,and 310 in 2008.
• C) 200 in 2006,87.1 in 2007,and 100 in 2008.
• D) 200 in 2006,270 in 2007,and 310 in 2008.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon in operant conditioning where the rate of response to one stimulus changes when the reinforcement conditions are modified for another stimulus.

Congruency Effect

A phenomenon where the reaction time is faster and accuracy is higher when the properties of a stimulus are in harmony with its response.

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a pleasant stimulus following a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.