Discrimination Resulting in Wage Differences Is Partly a Result of

question 119

Multiple Choice

Discrimination resulting in wage differences is partly a result of

• A)government mandates and regulations.
• B)differences in supply of labor in different groups.
• C)competition within the capitalist system.
• D)worker preferences.
• E)the market force of supply and demand.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that strengthens a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs.

Tertiary Reinforcement

A form of reinforcement where a stimulus gains its reinforcing power through association with a secondary reinforcer, rather than satisfying a basic biological need.

Secondary Reinforcement

A process where a stimulus reinforces a behavior because it is paired with a primary reinforcer.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavior modification that involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, encouraging its recurrence.