Of the Following, Which Is the Most Plausible Explanation for Why

question 28

Multiple Choice

Of the following, which is the most plausible explanation for why women continue to earn less than men?

• A) Women have fewer years of experience than men.
• B) Women are not as motivated to be successful at work; they would rather be at home.
• C) Women in the workforce, by choice or because of discrimination, are concentrated in lower-paying jobs.
• D) Employers intentionally set lower pay rates in jobs filled mostly by women than in different jobs filled mostly by men.

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Definitions:

Visceral Protein Status

A measure of the protein levels within the internal organs, used to assess nutritional status and risk of malnutrition.

Short-Term Response

Immediate or early reactions or effects observed following treatment or exposure to a stimulus.

Visceral Protein

Biomolecules found in the body's organs that are often assessed to evaluate nutritional status and organ function.

Bowel Resection

A surgical procedure to remove a diseased or damaged part of the colon or rectum, used to treat various gastrointestinal conditions.