One Factor in Tests of Mathematics Performance Is the Number

question 20

Multiple Choice

One factor in tests of mathematics performance is the number of math courses completed. Men

• A) have always outnumbered women in mathematics classes during high school and continue to do so.
• B) outnumbered women in mathematics classes during high school until the 1990s, but now enrollment is similar.
• C) are less numerous in math classes during both high school and college.
• D) not only outnumber women in math class but also make better grades.

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Definitions:

Theory Y

A management concept that assumes employees are self-motivated, seek responsibility, and can be creative within work conditions.

Higher-level Needs

A concept from Maslow's hierarchy that refers to the psychological requirements for personal growth and fulfillment, beyond basic physiological or safety needs.

Working Conditions

The environment, terms, and circumstances under which employees perform their jobs, including safety, hours, space, and amenities.

Vroom

Refers to Victor Vroom, known for his work on the Expectancy Theory of motivation, which suggests that behavior results from conscious choices among alternatives whose purpose it is to maximize pleasure and minimize pain.