Related to the Economics in Practice on P

question 171

Multiple Choice

Related to the Economics in Practice on p. 447: In the U.S. from 1955 to 1996, the labor force participation rate increased for ________ and decreased for ________.

• A) men; women
• B) women; men
• C) white men; African American men
• D) African American women; white women

Understand the basic concepts of goal-setting theory and its characteristics.

Comprehend expectancy theory and its components.

Recognize how motivation theories apply to workplace scenarios.

Identify the measurement scales for elements within expectancy theory.

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Definitions:

Parentified Child

A child becomes like a parent, taking on adult responsibilities in the family.

Detouring Coalition

Child or other family member is the scapegoat for the family’s problems, parental conflict is taken out on the child, and stress is detoured from the real cause.

Hierarchical Structure

The organization of power and authority in a family.

Power

The ability or capacity to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.