In the United States Over the Last 30 Years, Wage

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the United States over the last 30 years, wage differentials have

• A) narrowed for all groups of workers.
• B) increased for all groups of workers.
• C) increased for skilled workers but have narrowed for unskilled workers.
• D) decreased for skilled workers but have increased for unskilled workers.
• E) increased for women but have narrowed for men.

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Definitions:

Higher Authority

An entity or individual occupying a higher position or rank, often referred to in the context of obeying commands or directives from someone with greater power or jurisdiction.

Obedience

The act of following orders or instructions from an authority figure, often studied in psychology to understand the extent and limits of control over human behavior.

Normative Social Pressure

The influence of other people that leads an individual to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them.

Group's Power

The collective capacity of a group to influence, control, or direct individuals or outcomes based on group cohesion, size, and resources.