Mary is quite attractive (a 4 on a 5-point scale),but Liz is strikingly attractive (a 5 on a 5-point scale).Research suggests that if Mary makes $35,000 a year on her job,Liz will probably make ____________ doing the same job.

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The question is making a reference to the "beauty premium" effect, which suggests that physically attractive people tend to earn higher salaries than their less attractive counterparts. The difference in attractiveness between Mary (4) and Liz (5) is significant enough that Liz is likely to earn more than Mary. Research has found that the beauty premium effect can range from 4% to 20%. Assuming a moderate effect size of 10%, Liz (being more attractive) would likely earn 10% more than Mary, which would translate into earning $3,500 more per year. Therefore, Liz's salary would be $35,000 + $3,500 = $38,500. However, the answer choices do not have an exact match, but the closest one is C ($37,000).

Mary Is Quite Attractive (A 4 on a 5-Point Scale),but