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question 23

Multiple Choice

If one looks at U.S. Census data and finds that the average male salary is $43,000 while the average female salary is $38,000, which of the following is not likely to be a significant cause of this difference given U.S. labor market demographics?

• A) Women are more inclined than men to work part-time.
• B) Women have less education than men.
• C) Women and men prefer different kinds of jobs.
• D) Discrimination exists in the labor market.
• E) On-the-job experience varies.

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Definitions:

Geography

The study of Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.

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A motive that appears to be unlearned but causes an increase in stimulation, such as curiosity.

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Behaviors and responses not acquired through learning or conditioning; innate.

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