The New Growth Theory Attempts to Explain

question 10

Multiple Choice

The new growth theory attempts to explain

• A)the rate of population growth within a country.
• B)the rate of capital accumulation within a country.
• C)the factors that determine the size of the Solow residual.
• D) why there are diminishing returns to capital.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired the property of reinforcing behaviors through association with a primary reinforcer.

Watson

John B. Watson was an American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behaviors.

Pavlov

Refers to Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, especially demonstrated through his experiments with dogs and the conditioned reflex.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and experimental analysis of behavior.