Suppose There Are Two Labor Markets, a and B, and Labor

question 47

Multiple Choice

Suppose there are two labor markets, A and B, and labor is homogeneous between markets. The wage rate in labor market A falls relative to the wage rate in labor market B. What happens in labor market B?

• A)The supply curve of labor shifts leftward.
• B)The supply curve of labor shifts rightward.
• C)The demand curve for labor shifts leftward.
• D)b and c
• E)none of the above

Explain the concept of shaping and its application in learning behaviors.

Understand the psychological concept of learned helplessness and its impact on behavior.

Recognize the role of discriminative stimuli in signaling the availability of reinforcement.

Describe various reinforcement schedules and their effects on behavior.

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Definitions:

Transcription

The method by which RNA polymerase enzymes transcribe a portion of DNA into RNA.

Cryptochrome

A class of flavoproteins that are sensitive to blue light and are involved in the circadian rhythms and growth regulation of plants and animals.

Wavelength

The distance between successive peaks of a wave, typically used in the context of electromagnetic waves such as light.

Pfr

The far-red absorbing form of phytochrome, a plant photoreceptor involved in regulating plant growth and development in response to light conditions.