If You Were Told That Research Suggests That Those in White-Collar

question 52

Multiple Choice

If you were told that research suggests that those in white-collar occupations generally experience an increase in job satisfaction with age, while those in blue-collar occupations do not, you should assume that these findings apply to​

• A) ​women but not men.
• B) ​men but not women.
• C) ​both men and women.
• D) ​neither men nor women.

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Definitions:

Person-group Discrimination Discrepancy

A psychological term describing the difference between discriminatory behaviors targeted at an individual versus those directed at a group.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor one's own group, or ingroup, over other groups, or outgroups, which can affect judgement and behavior.

Stigma Consciousness

The awareness and anticipation of societal stigma, leading to behavior that is often aimed at avoiding discrimination.

Master Status

A predominant social position that overwhelmingly defines a person's identity in the eyes of both themselves and others.