You Are Asked the Following Tricky Question, "If There Are

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Multiple Choice

You are asked the following tricky question, "If there are 12 one-cent candies in a dozen, how many two-cent candies are there in a dozen?" To answer this question correctly, you must

• A) utilize a mental set.
• B) define the problem narrowly.
• C) actively challenge your assumptions.
• D) look for analogies within the problem.

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Definitions:

Labor Force

Consists of all the working-age individuals who are employed or actively seeking employment within an economy.

Occupational Segregation

A pattern in which different groups of workers are separated into different occupations.

Secretaries

Administrative professionals responsible for managing correspondence, maintaining files, and executing other office tasks to support an organization or individual.

Child-care Workers

Individuals who provide care and supervision for children, especially during working hours for parents, often in settings like daycare centers or private homes.