A Person Committing to Carpool with a Friend to the Gym

question 72

Multiple Choice

A person committing to carpool with a friend to the gym for daily workouts is an example of:

• A)a commitment device.
• B)status quo bias.
• C)the endowment effect.
• D)positive framing.

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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.