According to Two Economists, George Ackerlof and William Dickens, How

question 235

Multiple Choice

According to two economists, George Ackerlof and William Dickens, how can cognitive dissonance affect workers' perceptions of their jobs?

• A)Cognitive dissonance makes workers believe that measures to improve their health and safety in the workplace are ineffective.
• B)Cognitive dissonance causes workers to perceive they are victims of discrimination when, in fact, they are not.
• C)Cognitive dissonance might cause workers to underestimate the true risks of their jobs.
• D)Cognitive dissonance causes a worker to believe his marginal revenue product is greater than it really is.

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Definitions:

Nature And Nurture

A debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Relative Influence

The impact or effect one factor has in relation to others within a specific context or system.

Dominance

A behavioral dynamic where an individual exerts control or influence over others in a social context, often seen in social hierarchies among animals and humans.

Poverty

A state where an individual or community lacks financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.