Productivity Is Declining When

question 169

Multiple Choice

Productivity is declining when:

• A) the number of hours worked exceeds the number of workers.
• B) population growth exceeds real GDP growth.
• C) the ratio of adult civilians employed outside the home rises.
• D) real GDP growth exceeds the population growth.

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Definitions:

Older Children

Older children refers to youths who are in the middle childhood phase, typically between the ages of 6 and 12, displaying advanced cognitive and physical development compared to younger children.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which increases or decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Young Children

A phase of early childhood encompassing the ages from infancy through early elementary years, typically considered to be ages 2-6.

Reinforcer

In behaviorism, any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.