The Recession That Began in 2008 Forced Widespread Downsizing Across

question 54

Multiple Choice

The recession that began in 2008 forced widespread downsizing across many industries, and although companies rehired workers once the recovery began, tough competition still dictates that they

• A)attempt to reduce unemployment anxiety.
• B)stay as lean as possible.
• C)focus on retraining workers.
• D)attempt to emulate other companies.
• E)switch to more mechanistic methods.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that involves associating an involuntary response and a stimulus.

Insight Learning

Insight learning is the process of learning how to solve a problem or do something new by applying what is already known, involving an 'aha' moment of understanding.

Generalization

The process of applying the principles learned from specific instances to broader and different situations.

Discrimination

In psychology, the ability to distinguish between different stimuli and respond appropriately according to their differences.