Which of the Following Would Most Likely Cause Consumption to Decrease

question 169

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely cause Consumption to decrease?

• A)The stock market rebounds.
• B)Credit cards become more available.
• C)Americans expect a severe recession.
• D)A rise in the level of income.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a consequence applied that strengthens an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

Self-reinforcement

The process of rewarding oneself to encourage a pattern of behavior, enhancing the likelihood of repeating desirable behaviors.

Superego

Represents the part of a person's mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and teachers.

Conscience

An inner feeling or voice acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior, often based on moral or ethical principles.