Which of the Following Would Not Be a Consequence of an Increase

question 371

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be a consequence of an increase in the U.S. government budget deficit?

• A)The U.S. trade balance rises.
• B)The U.S. interest rate rises.
• C)Domestic investment in the U.S. falls.
• D)The real exchange rate of the U.S. dollar appreciates.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable condition strengthens a behavior.

Behaviour Occurring

The manifestation of actions or reactions of an individual in specific situations.

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual decrease and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response after the reinforcement is no longer provided.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty or negative consequence following an undesirable behavior, aimed at reducing that behavior.