What Is One Important Reason for the Creation and Persistence

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is one important reason for the creation and persistence of sweatshops?

• A) low wages that created high profit margins for the industry
• B) shorter work weeks were possible due to a large labor force
• C) the existence of a large vulnerable and exploitable population
• D) government regulation that helped fuel their growth.

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

Proactive interference is a memory phenomenon where older information disrupts the recall of newer information.

Misinformation Effect

A phenomenon where a person's recall of episodic memories becomes less accurate due to post-event information.

Drunken Driving

The act of operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol beyond the legal limit, impairing one's ability to drive safely.

Retroactive Interference

A memory phenomenon where new information hampers the ability to recall older information.