A Cause of the Unequal Distribution of Income in the United

question 157

Multiple Choice

A cause of the unequal distribution of income in the United States is

• A) differences in work preferences and risks.
• B) differences in noncash transfers.
• C) high expenditures for social insurance.
• D) a low benefit-reduction rate for income.

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Definitions:

Multiregional Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that human evolution occurred in several geographical areas worldwide, with continuous gene flow between populations.

Gene Flow

The transfer of genetic material from one population to another, enhancing genetic diversity.

Out of Africa Hypothesis

The theory proposing that modern humans originated in Africa before migrating to other parts of the world.

Mousterian Tool Tradition

A Stone Age technology associated with Neanderthals and early modern humans, characterized by specific types of stone flakes and tools.