Which Statement Is True About "Neoclassical" Economists

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about "Neoclassical" economists?

• A) Neoclassical economists assume that, in a competitive market, the "taste" of discrimination cannot be indulged because it would be too costly for employers.
• B) Neoclassical economists believe that if employers continue to discriminate against special groups, their productivity will be reduced, ultimately resulting in reduced income for employers.
• C) Neoclassical economists assume that employers would lose their competitive advantage if they do not utilize the wide range of skills and talents offered by women, members of minority groups, older adults, sexual minorities, and people with disabilities.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Mackintosh's Attentional

A theory explaining how the predictability of a stimulus influences its attentional control in associative learning.

Rescorla-Wagner

A model of conditioning that emphasizes the importance of the strength of the association between the conditioned and unconditioned stimulus.

CS Preexposure

A phenomenon where exposure to the conditioned stimulus before pairing it with the unconditioned stimulus can reduce the effectiveness of conditioning.

Sometimes-Opponent-Process Theory

A theory suggesting that emotional reactions to a stimulus are followed by opposite emotional reactions under certain conditions.