The World Values Survey, a Group of International Social Scientists

question 163

Multiple Choice

The World Values Survey, a group of international social scientists, who ranks the well-being of society based on social indicators ranks Puerto Rico higher than the United States. This approach to measuring well-being is similar to the approach that the text calls:

• A)nominal gross domestic product.
• B)real gross domestic product.
• C)disposable personal income.
• D)genuine progress indicator.

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Definitions:

Narrative Counseling

A therapeutic approach that seeks to reinterpret a person's life story to achieve better understanding and outcomes.

New Identities

Refers to the development or discovery of new aspects of an individual's sense of self, often facilitated through therapy or significant life experiences.

Thickening Descriptions

In qualitative research, the practice of providing detailed and layered descriptions of social phenomena to deepen understanding and context.

Balanced Descriptions

Providing detailed accounts that present both positive and negative aspects equally to avoid bias.