Why Do Economists Use Graphs

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Essay

Why do economists use graphs?

Understand how attitudes and behaviors can be influenced through classical conditioning.

Identify the components and processes involved in drug tolerance as an example of classical conditioning.

Understand the distinctions between classical and operant conditioning.

Grasp Edward Thorndike's contributions to the understanding of learning, specifically the Law of Effect and puzzle box experiments.

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Definitions:

Situational Interviews

Interviews that attempt to assess a job applicant’s likely future response to specific situations, which may or may not have been faced by the applicant in the past.

Structured Interviews

An interviewing technique where all candidates are asked the same predetermined questions in the same order to ensure consistency in the evaluation process.

Panel Interview

An interview using several interviewers with one applicant.

Interviewing Mistake

Errors made during the job interview process, which could negatively affect the assessment of a candidate or the candidate's perception of the employer.