Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Firm-specific human capital adds to productivity in only one firm.
• B) Firm-specific human capital is equally productive in all industries in an economy.
• C) Firm-specific human capital is equally productive in all firms in a particular industry.
• D) Industry-specific human capital is equally productive in all industries in an economy.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior.

Contingent Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy in which a reward or punishment is given only after the desired behavior is demonstrated.

Discrimination Learning

A process in learning theory where an individual learns to respond differently to various stimuli because they have been reinforced for doing so.