Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Trends

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the trends in world economy?

• A) Global economic activity will shift from the East to the West.
• B) The demand for natural resources will continue to grow.
• C) Shifts in consumer segments will not affect the consumer marketplace.
• D) An aging worldwide population will demand decreasing levels of productivity.

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Definitions:

Anticipatory Pain Response

Stimuli associated with painful events produce a fear response, which motivates escape from the painful environment.

Punishment

An unpleasant consequence given to reduce the occurrence of a particular behavior.

Stimulus Response Bond

The connection formed between a specific stimulus and a specific response through conditioning.

Matching Law

A principle in behavioral psychology stating that the proportion of responses directed toward an option matches the proportion of reinforcements obtained from that option.