A Fundamental Reason for Concern About the Distribution of Income

question 119

Multiple Choice

A fundamental reason for concern about the distribution of income, according to the text, is that:

• A) the efficiency argument is the most important criterion in this regard.
• B) people care about the welfare of others.
• C) people with higher incomes often desire to hurt those with lower incomes.
• D) most people think private charity efficiently handles cases of poverty.

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept describing the process through which ego seeks to satisfy desire in realistic and socially appropriate ways, balancing the demands of the id and the super-ego.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept in humanistic psychology where an individual is accepted and loved as they are without conditions or judgment.

Conditions of Worth

Concepts in humanistic psychology referring to the stipulations set by individuals or society that dictate when people are worthy of respect or approval.

Self-Actualization

The actualization or achievement of an individual's skills and possibilities, viewed as a natural desire or necessity inherent in all people.