From 1968 to 2010, the Share of Income Going to the Rich

question 118

Multiple Choice

From 1968 to 2010, the share of income going to the rich has _______ and the share going to the poor has _______ .

• A) risen; fallen
• B) fallen; risen
• C) stayed about the same; risen
• D) risen; risen

Grasp the fundamental differences and similarities between the cognitive development theories of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky.

Articulate the major premise of the activity theory of aging and its implications on the elderly.

Identify and describe the four different parenting styles as outlined by Diana Baumrind and their potential impacts on child behavior.

Evaluate stereotypes and misconceptions about aging, specifically regarding the belief that life quality significantly deteriorates after a certain age.

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Definitions:

Self-serving Bias

A cognitive bias that involves attributing successes to internal factors and failures to external factors to maintain self-esteem.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias in which an observer's overall impression of a person, company, brand, or product influences the observer's feelings and thoughts about that entity's character or properties.

Initial Attraction

The first phase of attraction towards someone, usually based on physical appearance, which can lead to interest or desire for a closer relationship.

Physical Attractiveness

Refers to the degree to which a person's physical features are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful by others.