One of the Reasons Why the Aggregate Demand (AD)curve Slopes

question 108

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons why the aggregate demand (AD) curve slopes downward is that

• A)aggregate expenditure increases as the price level rises.
• B)decreases in the price level cause increases in private-sector wealth which lead to increases in desired consumption.
• C)increased production results in lower production costs.
• D)when the price level falls firms must be more competitive when output increases.
• E)when the price level falls consumers increase their saving rate.

Understand the basic principles of classical conditioning, including acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, and generalization.

Distinguish between key concepts in classical conditioning, such as conditioned stimulus (CS), unconditioned stimulus (UCS), conditioned response (CR), and unconditioned response (UCR).

Identify processes that strengthen or weaken conditioned responses, such as acquisition and extinction.

Define and differentiate between stimulus generalization and discrimination in classical conditioning.

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