If We Consider the Savings, Investment, and Net Exports in the United

question 111

Multiple Choice

If we consider the savings, investment, and net exports in the United States in recent years, the gap between savings and investment is almost exactly:

• A) the government deficit.
• B) the balance of payments.
• C) direct foreign investment.
• D) the trade balance.

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Definitions:

Variable-interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Fixed-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement strategy in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of correct responses.

Fixed-interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are delivered at fixed intervals of time, as long as the correct response is made.

Secondary Reinforcers

Conditioned stimuli that acquire reinforcement value through their association with primary reinforcers.