Empirical Evidence Suggests That Ability, Effort, and Chance Are Not

question 126

True/False

Empirical evidence suggests that ability, effort, and chance are not likely to be significant contributors to wage differences.

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Definitions:

Mastery Orientation

An approach to learning and achievement that focuses on understanding, mastering content, and self-improvement rather than comparison with others.

Performance Orientation

A focus on achieving success and demonstrating competence in task performance.

Fear of Failure

The intense worry or dread of not meeting a set standard of performance or not achieving success.

Drive Accounts

Explanations that attribute behavior to internal states of arousal or need that propel individuals towards specific goals.