Under a Minimum Wage Program, Low-Wage Workers Receive a Subsidy

question 36

True/False

Under a minimum wage program, low-wage workers receive a subsidy for each hour worked.

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Definitions:

Desired Behavior

The specific actions or reactions that are sought after or encouraged within a given context or environment.

Contingency of Reinforcement

A principle that posits the effectiveness of a reward or punishment is dependent on the specific situation or context.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense or undesirable behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral technique in which the removal of an undesirable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.