The Same Households Do Not Necessarily Remain Rich or Poor

question 145

Multiple Choice

The same households do not necessarily remain rich or poor over time because _____

• A)the normal life cycle pattern of income changes over time.
• B)the productivity of workers varies with on-the-job training.
• C)an economy experiences fluctuations in the level of economic activities.
• D)an economy experiences changes in inflation rates over time.
• E)technological changes influence the income earned by workers.

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Definitions:

Pavlov

Refers to Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly using bells to induce salivation in dogs.

Spontaneous Recovery

Describes the sudden reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Extinction Procedure

A behavioral technique in which a conditioned response is reduced or eliminated by discontinuing reinforcement of the behavior.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of time without exposure to the conditioned stimulus.