In 2002,the Demand for Construction Workers Increased and the Demands

question 293

Multiple Choice

In 2002,the demand for construction workers increased and the demands for textile and steel workers diminished.This is an example of

• A) frictional unemployment created by efficiency wages.
• B) structural unemployment created by efficiency wages.
• C) frictional unemployment created by sectoral shifts.
• D) structural unemployment created by sectoral shifts.

Identify and describe the components of a response class.

Comprehend the concept of deprivation and its role in conditioning.

Define and recognize stimulus control and its importance in behavior modification.

Describe the concept of fading and its application in behavior change.

---

Definitions:

Correlation Coefficients

Correlation coefficients are statistical measures that quantify the degree to which two variables change in relation to each other, indicating both the strength and direction of this relationship.

Concurrent Validity

The extent to which test scores correlate with scores from other related measures assessed at the same time.

Discriminant Validity

The extent to which a construct is truly distinct from other constructs by correlating weakly with variables from which it is supposed to differ.

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts future performance on a related outcome.