Which of the Following Factors Are Likely to Lead to an Increase

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors are likely to lead to an increase in the female/male earnings ratio in the future?

• A) As the labor force participation of women increases, their years of work experience will become more similar to men.
• B) In recent years, a higher proportion of women have been preparing for careers in the professions.
• C) As the proportion of families headed by a female parent increases, the average hours worked per week of female employees will decline.
• D) Both a and b are correct.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention.

Respondent

A person who answers or responds to something, such as a questionnaire or survey.

Formal Operational

The stage of cognitive development, described by Piaget, occurring from around age 12 and beyond, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.