Comparable Worth Laws

question 111

Multiple Choice

Comparable worth laws:

• A) always distort market outcomes because they interfere with the price mechanism.
• B) may correct institutional biases in the labor market.
• C) are necessary even when wages are completely determined by the interaction of labor supply and labor demand.
• D) are necessary even when institutional biases do not exist.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in operant conditioning where a behavior is reinforced each time it occurs, leading to rapid learning.

Primary Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement that is inherently rewarding, such as food or water, which satisfies a biological need.

Law of Effect

A principle of learning that states behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to occur.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing its effectivity.