A Study Discussed in the Making the Connection Feature in the Text

question 42

Multiple Choice

A study discussed in the Making the Connection feature in the text found that there is ________ that some consumers are not well aware of prices, even for goods they buy regularly.

• A)no evidence
• B)substantial evidence
• C)little evidence
• D)no reason to believe

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Definitions:

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Paired Actors

A research methodology that employs two individuals with identical qualifications but different backgrounds to test for discrimination in various settings.

Employment Disparities

Differences in employment opportunities, wages, and career progression faced by individuals based on race, gender, religion, or other marginalized statuses.

Institutional Racism

Discriminatory practices and policies that are embedded within and perpetuated by social and governmental institutions, affecting marginalized groups negatively.