An Example of a Topic Outside the Scope of Macroeconomics

question 71

Multiple Choice

An example of a topic outside the scope of macroeconomics is

• A)changes in the price of a particular good in a specific market.
• B)changes in the unemployment rate.
• C)the aggregate growth rate of the economy.
• D)the overall level of unemployment.
• E)the level of productivity,as compared with that in the United States.

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule used in conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Fixed Ratio Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Variable Interval Schedule

A reward system where a response is given a reward after a random duration of time.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are given after a set period of time passes, regardless of the number of responses.