The US Gini Ratio for Income Has ________ Within Recent Decades

question 49

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Gini ratio for income has ________ within recent decades, which means economic inequality has ________.

• A) decreased; increased
• B) decreased; decreased
• C) increased; decreased
• D) increased; increased

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Definitions:

Ego Integrity

A sense of satisfaction and completeness that comes from looking back on one’s life and feeling a sense of accomplishment and contentment, as proposed by Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development.

Dialectical Reasoning

A method of argument that involves the reconciliation of opposites, often leading to a synthesis of ideas or solutions.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, dependability, and a strong sense of duty.

Negative Stereotypes

Beliefs about a specific group of people that paint them in a negative light, often unfounded and prejudicial.