In Order to Assess the Level of Prosperity in a Nation

question 5

Essay

In order to assess the level of prosperity in a nation in a given year, should we examine the level of that nation's real GDP per person, or should we examine the growth rate of that nation's real GDP per person?

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcement

A process where a stimulus reinforces a behavior after it has been associated with a primary reinforcer.

Shaping

A method of teaching new behaviors by rewarding closer and closer approximations of the desired behavior.

Gradual Approximations

A method in behaviorism where complex behaviors are broken down into simpler, achievable steps for learning purposes.

Complex Response

An intricate or multifaceted reaction to stimuli, often involving multiple cognitive and emotional processes.