Which of the Following Is a Pay Factor That Can

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a pay factor that can lead to mandated pay scales?

• A) Inflation
• B) Cost of living
• C) Type of industry
• D) Presence of unions
• E) Current economic state

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio

Refers to a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, which is used in behavior modification and operant conditioning.

Fixed-Interval

In the context of psychology, a schedule of reinforcement where rewards are given after a specific, constant amount of time has passed.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for a conditioned response to be triggered by stimuli similar to the original conditioning stimulus.

Look-Alike Packaging

Packaging designed to mimic the appearance of a popular brand's product, often to confuse consumers or to leverage the brand's identity.