What Is the Long-Term Behavior of a Variable Over an Extended

question 55

Multiple Choice

What is the long-term behavior of a variable over an extended period of time called?

• A)Secular trend
• B)Seasonal variation
• C)Cyclical variation
• D)Irregular or erratic variation

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudiced treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially does not elicit any intrinsic response until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus in classical conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A conditioned stimulus is a previously neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In traditional conditioning, a stimulus instinctively and automatically induces a response without the need for previous learning.