The Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC)is Defined as the Fraction

question 120

Multiple Choice

The marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is defined as the fraction of

• A)extra income that a household consumes rather than saves.
• B)extra income that a household either consumes or saves.
• C)total income that a household consumes rather than saves.
• D)total income that a household either consumes or saves.

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Definitions:

Response Attenuation

The reduced reaction to a stimulus over time, typically as a result of repeated exposure.

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.

Negative Avoidance

A learning process where actions are taken to prevent an unpleasant outcome or stimuli.

Stimulus Discrimination

The learned ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond only to the specific stimulus conditioned.