Which of the Following Descriptions Most Accurately Characterizes Gen Xers

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptions most accurately characterizes Gen Xers?

• A)They were the first generation of latchkey kids.
• B)There are more Gen Xers than Millennials.
• C)They are more interested in acquiring goods than having experiences.
• D)They rarely research a product before purchasing it.
• E)They are less educated than the boomers.

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Definitions:

Vicarious Conditioning

Learning behavioral responses through the observation of others' reactions to stimuli, without direct experience.

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs by observing the behavior of others and the consequences of that behavior, without direct experience.

Poverty

A state of economic deprivation, lacking sufficient financial resources to meet basic living expenses.

Job Stress

The physical and emotional response that occurs when the requirements of a job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the employee.