Wes Recently Graduated from Penn State University and Is in the Process

question 114

Essay

Wes recently graduated from Penn State University and is in the process of finding a full-time job to start his career.He is currently considered to be unemployed because he is actively seeking employment.
a.What type of unemployment is Wes experiencing?
b.What is something the government can do to help limit this type of unemployment?

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a stimulus following a desired behavior that increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification method where something desirable is removed to decrease the likelihood of a particular behavior occurring again.

Positive Punishment

A methodology in behaviorism where an undesirable outcome follows an unwanted behavior, with the aim of decreasing the frequency of that behavior.