Whenever a Math Teacher Writes Story Problems, Any Character with an Occupation

question 115

Multiple Choice

Whenever a math teacher writes story problems, any character with an occupation listed is male, like Bob the janitor or James the lawyer, but when women are used, they have no occupation. What is this an example of?

• A) the way schools socialize children into gender roles
• B) the way men are associated with blue collar work
• C) the role peers play in our gender socialization
• D) the way boys are given credit for intellectual ability, while girls are given credit for hard work
• E) the fact that more women than men are now graduating from college

Identify demographic factors (e.g., age, gender, education) that affect the likelihood of quitting smoking.

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Understand the relationship between smoking cessation strategies and their associated costs and benefits.

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Definitions:

Derived Demand

The demand for a product or resource resulting from the demand for another product or service.

Outputs

Refers to the goods or services produced by a business or an economic system.

Factor of Production

An input used in the production of goods and services, including land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship.

Human Capital

The collective skills, knowledge, or other intangible assets of individuals that can be used to create economic value for the individuals, their employers, or their community.