Studies That Try to Measure the Factors That Explain Wage

question 190

Multiple Choice

Studies that try to measure the factors that explain wage differences have shown that:

• A)influences on wage differences are found to be quite small
• B)few factors are not explicitly measurable
• C)measurable factors explain less than half of the variation in wages
• D)effort and ability are not likely to contribute to large differences in wages

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Asch Paradigm

A research methodology used to study conformity to group pressure by asking participants to match line lengths.

Conformity

The act of adjusting one's behaviors, attitudes, or beliefs to align with those of a group or social norm.

Original Study

The initial research conducted on a specific topic, serving as the foundation for further investigation.