Which of the Following Contributed to High Levels of Inflation

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to high levels of inflation in the 1970s?
i. Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
ii. Loose monetary policy
iii. A productivity slowdown

• A) i only
• B) ii only
• C) iii only
• D) i and iii
• E) ii and iii

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcement

The prompt delivery of a reward or punishment following a behavior, which strengthens the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Contingent Reinforcement

A reward that is given only after a specific behavior is demonstrated, used to encourage that behavior in the future.

Desired Behavior

The specific actions or reactions that are sought after or encouraged within a given context or environment.

Contingency of Reinforcement

A principle that posits the effectiveness of a reward or punishment is dependent on the specific situation or context.