Supporters of Globalization Maintain That the Apparent Decline in Real

question 27

Multiple Choice

Supporters of globalization maintain that the apparent decline in real wage rates of unskilled workers

• A) is due to technological changes that create greater demand for skilled workers.
• B) is due to the migration of low-wage manufacturing jobs offshore.
• C) can be checked by increasing government ownership of enterprises.
• D) can be checked by limiting free trade and foreign investment.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform tasks better when they are in the presence of others.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals experience discomfort and distress when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, often leading to changes in beliefs or attitudes.

Attribution Theory

A social psychology theory which explains how individuals pinpoint the causes of their own and others' behaviors.

Asch Procedure

A method used in social psychology to study conformity, where participants are asked to match line lengths in a group setting, revealing the influence of peer pressure.