In the 1980s, U

question 88

Multiple Choice

In the 1980s, U.S.economists acknowledged that, it was not possible to exploit the tradeoff suggested by the Philips curve of the 1960s.This realization led to more stable macroeconomic policy, which in turn contributed to:

• A)more volatility in real output.
• B)less volatility in real output.
• C)complete removal of unemployment.
• D)more volatility in the price level.
• E)short business cycles.

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Definitions:

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response is more likely to be reinforced, and in the absence of which a response is not reinforced.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that innately provokes a response without the necessity for previous learning.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning schedule in which a reward is given after every correct response, rapidly establishing a behavior but also leading to quick extinction if rewards stop.