Wage Differentials Between Occupations Can Be Explained by All of the Following

question 163

Multiple Choice

Wage differentials between occupations can be explained by all of the following except

• A)the fact that some occupations require higher levels of human capital than others.
• B)the fact that some occupations are more desirable than others.
• C)the market power of different employers.
• D)the relative differences between demand and supply in various occupations.

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut where an individual assesses the probability of an event based on how similar it is to the typical case.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal traits and underemphasize situational factors when explaining others' behavior.

Situational Causes

Factors external to an individual that are viewed as causes for behavior.

Heuristics

Simplified strategies or shortcuts used to make decisions and solve problems more efficiently.