Which Basic Questions Spurred the Creation of the VIA Classification

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which basic questions spurred the creation of the VIA classification system?

• A) How can we define talent? How can we correct weaknesses?
• B) How can we define strengths? How can we tell if a youth development program is meeting its goals?
• C) How can we assess personality? What can do to develop strengths in adults?
• D) What are the characteristics of self-actualizers? How can we help average people achieve their goals?

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Definitions:

Settlement-House Workers

Individuals involved in social work and community service through settlement houses, which provided educational and social services to the poor in urban areas.

Jane Addams

A pioneering American social reformer and feminist known for founding Hull House in Chicago, which aimed to improve social conditions for the poor.

Food Safety

The handling, preparing, and storing of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness and contamination.

Gay Subculture

A subset within the larger cultural group that encompasses lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals and their unique societal and cultural identifiers.