Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.

The fact that studies show that women´s job satisfaction generally is not lower than men´s has been ___(1)___ as a paradox, given that women´s jobs often are inferior with respect to pay autonomy and promotional opportunities. ___(2)___ the results from this study indicate that job satisfaction has more to do with the level of education than of gender. However, this does not have to contradict previous findings demonstrating that women are more prone to be intrinsically motivated while men have a tendency to be extrinsically motivated. When considering job satisfaction, the most ___(3)___ factor was creativity in women and compensation in men. This might indicate that women are more intrinsically oriented, having a higher public service motivation and more focused on serving citizens and community. For women, these kinds of jobs may lead to a sense of work accomplishment. Earlier research indicates that females are more likely to subscribe to statements ___(4)___ reflect compassion for ___(5)___ and a commitment to finding meaning of life .