Which of the Following Refers to a Floating Standard of Deprivation

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to a floating standard of deprivation by which people at the bottom of a society are judged to be disadvantaged in comparison to the nation as a whole?

• A) absolute poverty
• B) elementary poverty
• C) relative poverty
• D) dramatic poverty

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Definitions:

Openness to Experience

A personality trait that characterizes individuals who are open-minded, imaginative, curious about the world, and eager to explore new ideas and experiences.

Big Five Model

A theory in psychology that identifies five broad dimensions of personality: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by anxiety, fear, moodiness, worry, envy, frustration, jealousy, and loneliness.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, dependability, and a strong sense of duty.