After Various Factors Associated with Earnings Are Taken into Account

question 10

Multiple Choice

After various factors associated with earnings are taken into account, research finds a varying, but perhaps as much as a _______ , differential in earnings that is usually attributed to discrimination.

• A) 5 percent
• B) 10 percent
• C) 15 percent
• D) 20 percent

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism by which individuals attribute their own undesirable feelings or thoughts to others.

Internal Attributions

Refers to the inference that a person is behaving in a certain way because of something about the person, such as attitude, character, or personality.

Ability

The capacity of an individual to perform actions or tasks adequately, related to both natural aptitude and learned skills.

Effort

The use of physical or mental energy to achieve an objective or complete a task, often considered an important factor in determining success.