Which of the Following Is True

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A)African-American workers receive more on-the-job training than otherwise similar white workers.
• B)African-American workers receive a higher quality of schooling than white workers.
• C)African-American workers receive less on-the-job training than otherwise similar white workers.
• D)African-American workers receive a higher wage than other similar white workers.
• E)The unemployment rate is lower among African-American workers than white workers.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where a behavior is encouraged by rewarding it, thereby increasing the likelihood of its recurrence.

Aversive Punishment

Aversive Punishment involves applying an unpleasant stimulus with the goal of decreasing or eliminating an undesirable behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior because it removes or decreases an unpleasant experience or outcome.