An Increase in the Expected Rate of Inflation Will ________

question 97

Multiple Choice

An increase in the expected rate of inflation will ________ the expected return on bonds relative to the that on ________ assets,everything else held constant.

• A)reduce;financial
• B)reduce;real
• C)raise;financial
• D)raise;real

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to a steady rate of response.

Fixed Ratio

In operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Latent Learning

Latent learning is the subconscious retention of information without reinforcement or immediate application, which becomes evident when a specific situation triggers it.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which in turn affects the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.