Which of the Following Statements Is Not Correct

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A)If a firm discriminates by paying short workers less than tall workers, the firm may be able to compete in the market if the firm's customers also prefer taller workers to shorter workers.
• B)If the government passes regulations that prevent shorter workers from working in higher paying jobs, taller workers may continue to earn higher wages than shorter workers.
• C)Government regulation that prohibits discrimination is economically necessary because market forces support discrimination.
• D)Competitive markets will eliminate discrimination in wages over time unless customer preferences also reflect discrimination and/or government intervention promotes discrimination.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states that control an individual's behavior in different circumstances.

Distinctly Different Personalities

Refers to individuals having multiple and significantly varied personalities, often used in contexts discussing psychological conditions like Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Dissociative Disorder

A class of psychological disorders characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory, often resulting from trauma or stress.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation, a mental process which produces a lack of connection in a person’s thoughts, memory, and sense of identity.