Store Clerks Are Known to Have Low Wages

question 287

Multiple Choice

Store clerks are known to have low wages. This is likely to reflect the fact that

• A)store clerk jobs are perceived to be relatively easy, thus attracting low-skill workers.
• B)store clerk jobs are perceived to be relatively difficult, thus attracting high-skill workers.
• C)many people perceive the job of store clerk as having significant risk of death on the job.
• D)store clerks are required to have a college degree.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, which is the fundamental building block of the nervous system.

Excite

To cause a heightened state of energy or activity in a physical or psychological context.

Action Potentials

Action potentials are rapid, temporary changes in the electrical charge of a cell's membrane, allowing for the transmission of signals in nerve and muscle cells.