The Time Period Variable Reflects the Fact That

question 82

Multiple Choice

The time period variable reflects the fact that:

• A)Federal income tax rules are not stable over time.
• B)A tax dollar paid this year cost more than a tax dollar paid in a future year.
• C)A taxpayer's marginal rate next year may be more or less than the current marginal rate.
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcers

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer; also known as conditioned reinforcers.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behaviorism where the introduction of a desirable or pleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Shaping

A method of training by which successive approximations toward a desired behavior are reinforced.

Successive Approximation

A method used in operant conditioning that rewards behaviors progressively closer to a desired one.