A Decrease in Worker Productivity

question 282

Multiple Choice

A decrease in worker productivity

• A) reduces the demand for labor.
• B) increases the demand for labor.
• C) reduces the supply of labor.
• D) increases the supply of labor.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

The instruction process by which two stimuli, when paired together repeatedly, cause a reaction that was once only induced by the second stimulus to be triggered by the first stimulus alone.

Primary Reinforcers

Fundamental stimuli that satisfy basic biological needs, such as food, water, and air, and do not require learning to be effective.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, commonly used in behavioral psychology.

Fixed-Interval

A timing-based reinforcement plan where rewards are given after a predetermined time interval upon the first response.