When an Economist Is Asked a Question Like "Why Is

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Multiple Choice

When an economist is asked a question like "why is unemployment higher for teenagers than for older workers?" the economist

• A)is asked to explain the cause of an economic event.
• B)is asked to recommend a policy to improve economic outcomes.
• C)is asked as a policy adviser.
• D)does not have enough information to respond.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the consequences of actions.

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process in which behavior is modified by the consequences of the behavior, reinforcing desired behaviors and discouraging undesired ones.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process identified by Ivan Pavlov that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.

Sleep Cycle

The progression through various stages of sleep, including REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM phases, which repeats several times throughout a typical night's sleep.