Which of the Following Will Most Likely Reduce the Natural

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will most likely reduce the natural rate of unemployment?

• A) an increase in the minimum wage
• B) an increase in unemployment benefits
• C) an increase in the proportion of prime-age workers (35-54) as a share of the labor force
• D) an increase in the labor force participation rate of teenagers

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Definitions:

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to differentiate between two or more distinct stimuli, responding only to the specific stimulus conditioned.

Classroom Conditioning

The process of using behavioral psychology principles to encourage learning and desirable behavior within a classroom setting.

Reinforce Behaviour

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or consequences.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.