Which of the Following Has Traditionally Led to a Relative

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has traditionally led to a relative lack of diversity in both public and private jobs?

• A) Inadequate minority job candidates
• B) Discriminatory hiring practices
• C) Lack of availability of positions
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning process in which a reward or punishment is administered only some of the time after the desired behavior occurs, leading to stronger behavioral responses.

Delayed Reinforcement

A consequence that follows an action or behavior with a significant time gap, which can impact the strength and formation of the associated behavior.

Punishment

A measure or consequence applied in response to undesired behavior, aiming to discourage such behavior in the future.

Delayed Reinforcement

A form of reinforcement in which a reward or outcome is given some time after the desired behavior is exhibited, potentially affecting the strength and speed of the learning process.