When the Government Attempts to Improve Equality in an Economy

question 36

Multiple Choice

When the government attempts to improve equality in an economy the result is often

• A)an increase in overall output in the economy.
• B)additional government revenue since overall income will increase.
• C)a reduction in equality.
• D)a reduction in efficiency.

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio

A type of reinforcement schedule used in operant conditioning where reinforcement is given after an unpredictable number of responses.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only rewarded after a specified number of responses, often used in behaviorist experiments.

Fixed-Interval

In the context of operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement where rewards are given at fixed times, provided the correct response is made.

Smelled Food

The act of detecting the aroma of food, which can trigger physiological reactions such as salivation and influence appetite.