Jonathan Is a Sanitation Engineer

question 24

Multiple Choice

Jonathan is a sanitation engineer. His job is to pick up garbage in the city in which he resides. If people were asked to rank his occupation in regards to prestige, Jonathan's occupation would be seen as having:

• A) low prestige because it is seen as a low-level, blue-collar job.
• B) high prestige because his job has greater autonomy.
• C) about the same prestige as nurses.
• D) high prestige because his job requires abstract thought.
• E) mid-level prestige because his job is necessary.

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Definitions:

National Parks

Areas of natural beauty, historical significance or ecological importance, protected by the government for public enjoyment and preservation.

Public Good

An item or service offered to every member of a community for free, supplied either by public authorities or by a private entity or group without seeking financial gain.

Common Resource

A resource like air or water that is not owned by anyone, cannot be traded in a market, and is available for everyone to use, often leading to overuse and depletion.

Profit Motive

The driving force behind business operations and activities, where the primary goal is to earn and maximize profits.