Which of the Following Statements Is True of Gender Diversity

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of gender diversity in workplaces?

• A) No consistent male-female differences exist in problem-solving ability, analytical skills, competitive drive, motivation, sociability, or learning ability.
• B) Today, men make up nearly two-thirds of the workforce, while women account for the remaining third.
• C) Affirmative action policies have resulted in women, generally, starting their careers at higher levels than men.
• D) Despite the disparity in representation in the workforce, women earn nearly as much as men do on a median basis.

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Definitions:

Double-blind Research

An experimental method in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know which participants belong to the control group, nor the test group, until after the results are gathered, to prevent bias.

Sugar Pill

A placebo used in clinical trials, an inert substance given to a control group for comparison with the active medication.

Antidepressant

A type of medication specifically designed to improve symptoms of depression by altering chemical balances within the brain.

Unethical Research

Research practices that violate ethical standards, potentially causing harm or disrespect to participants, society, or the scientific community.