What Is the Estimated Index of Satisfaction for a Person

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the estimated index of satisfaction for a person who first married at 25, has an annual income of $100,000, has two children, has assets of $500,000, has in index of health status of 141, and has 2 social activities per week?
A sample of General Mills employees was studied to determine their degree of satisfaction with their present life. A special index, called the index of satisfaction, was used to measure satisfaction. Six factors were studied: age at the time of first marriage (X1) , annual income (X2) , number of children living (X3) , value of all assets (X4) , status of health in the form of an index (X5) , and the average number of social activities per week (X6) . Suppose the multiple regression equation is:
Y' = 16.24 + 0.017X1 + 0.00028X2 + 42X3 + 0.0012X4 + 0.19X5 + 26.8X6

• A) 777.7
• B) 796.6
• C) 588.6
• D) 601.6
• E) 769.8

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Definitions:

Need for Achievement

A psychological trait that drives an individual to pursue and attain goals.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself, and exists within the individual rather than relying on any external pressure.

Need for Competence

An individual's innate desire to be effective in dealing with the environment, feeling capable, and skilled.

Need for Self-Determination

The intrinsic motivation to be autonomous and in control of one’s own life, influencing behavior and psychological well-being.