Between 1880 and 1896 the Average Level of Prices in the U.S.economy

question 12

Multiple Choice

Between 1880 and 1896 the average level of prices in the U.S.economy

• A)fell 23 percent.
• B)fell 4 percent.
• C)rose 23 percent.
• D)rose 50 percent.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning where removing an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior's occurrence.

Punishment

A consequence applied to reduce or eliminate unwanted behavior, often discussed within the context of learning theory and behavior modification.

Variable-interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which the reinforcement of a response occurs at unpredictable time intervals, enhancing response consistency.

Ratio Schedule

In the context of behavioral psychology, a type of reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.