Lin Has a High Working Memory Capacity, Whereas Emily Has

question 2

Multiple Choice

Lin has a high working memory capacity, whereas Emily has a low working memory capacity. Both Lin and Emily are trying to listen to a recording of a lecture for an online class. When their friend Chris mentions their names from across the room,

• A) both Lin and Emily are likely to hear their names.
• B) neither Lin nor Emily will be likely to hear their names.
• C) Lin is likely to hear his name, but Emily will not hear her name.
• D) Emily is likely to hear her name, but Lin will not hear his name.

Distinguish between market-clearing wages and efficiency wages.

Identify the reasons why companies might prefer to pay efficiency wages.

Understand the "no shirking constraint" (NSC) in the context of efficiency wages and its effects on employment levels.

Examine the effects of efficiency wages on labor force turnover, productivity, and absenteeism.

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