In the Signaling Theory of Education

question 296

Multiple Choice

In the signaling theory of education,

• A)discrimination does not affect wage differentials.
• B)schooling makes workers more productive in the long-run.
• C)schooling makes workers more productive in the short-run.
• D)the worker signals to the employer that he is a valuable employee because he was willing to spend time to get an education.

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Definitions:

Separate Identities

The concept of distinguishing or individualizing characteristics that make a person, group, or entity distinct from others.

Reproductive Isolation

A collection of mechanisms, behaviors, and physiological processes that prevent the members of two different species that cross or mate from producing offspring, or ensure any offspring are sterile.

Mating Patterns

The behaviors and strategies organisms use to find, select, and mate with partners, which can vary greatly among species.

Gamete Incompatibility

A reproductive barrier where gametes (sperm and egg) from different species fail to attract each other or function properly, preventing fertilization.