The Slope of the Output Per Worker Function Is Equal

question 16

Multiple Choice

The slope of the output per worker function is equal to the

• A) marginal product of capital.
• B) marginal product of labor.
• C) savings rate.
• D) growth rate of the population.

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Definitions:

Law Of Effect

A principle in psychology stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, whereas behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Counterconditioned

The process of changing a previously undesirable response to a stimulus into a desirable one through conditioning.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a particular behavior.