Trends in the Number of Workers Contributing to the Social

question 231

Multiple Choice

Trends in the number of workers contributing to the Social Security system and the number of workers drawing benefits from the system suggest that future generations will

• A) have more frequent cost-of-living adjustments.
• B) see significant improvements in the level of benefits.
• C) face a later retirement age in order to qualify for full Social Security benefits.
• D) not be allowed to invest in private pension plans.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, used in operant conditioning to modify behavior.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, usually by providing a reward.

E-Mail

A method of exchanging digital messages over the Internet between people using electronic devices.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.