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question 2

Multiple Choice

If one looks at U.S. Census data and finds that the average white salary is $39,000 while the average black salary is $36,000, which of the following is not likely to be a significant cause of this difference given U.S. labor market demographics?

• A) Whites are more inclined than blacks to work part-time.
• B) Blacks have less education than whites.
• C) Discrimination exists in the labor market.
• D) Whites are more likely than blacks to hold positions in upper management.
• E) Whites are more likely than blacks to own their own business.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Deficiencies

Shortcomings or impairments in cognitive functions such as reasoning, memory, attention, and learning.

Fetal Health

The overall well-being and condition of a fetus during pregnancy, influenced by factors such as maternal health, nutrition, and exposure to teratogens.

Prematurity

A term used to describe babies born before 37 weeks of gestation, often associated with increased risk of complications and health issues.

Fetal Malnutrition

Inadequate nutrition received by the fetus during pregnancy, which can lead to health problems at birth and later in life.