James Is a 19-Year-Old with a History of Alcohol Addiction

question 22

Multiple Choice

James is a 19-year-old with a history of alcohol addiction.His attempts to hold a job for more than two weeks have consistently failed, partly because he is belligerent and often hostile to others.Based on his clinical history, a psychiatrist has diagnosed James with

• A)a mental disorder
• B)insanity
• C)instability
• D)hostility
• E)a vitamin deficiency

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Definitions:

Taste-for-Discrimination Model

An economic theory that explains how personal bias can lead to discrimination in hiring and wage decisions.

Discrimination Coefficient

A statistical measure used to analyze the degree of differentiation between variables or groups.

Market Wage Rate

The prevailing rate of pay for a particular job in the competitive labor market.

Labor Market Discrimination

Unfair treatment of workers based on race, gender, age, religion, or other non-economic factors, affecting their employment opportunities and wages.