Suppose That Experienced Oil- Field Workers Are Observed to Earn

question 74

Multiple Choice

Suppose that experienced oil- field workers are observed to earn a higher wage in Alberta than in Newfoundland. Economists would likely call this

• A) equalisation of net advantage.
• B) an acquired difference.
• C) an intrinsic difference.
• D) an equilibrium differential.
• E) a temporary factor- price differential.

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Unique Cluster

A distinctive group or combination of elements that are brought together based on specific characteristics or criteria.

Variable-Interval

A type of reinforcement schedule in which reinforcements are given to a response at unpredictable time intervals.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

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In behavioral psychology, a process that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated by applying a stimulus after the behavior is performed.