Studies of America's Wealthiest Men at the Turn of the Century

question 6

Multiple Choice

Studies of America's wealthiest men at the turn of the century indicate that the vast majority

• A) grew up in relatively prosperous families.
• B) had almost no formal education.
• C) were of foreign birth.
• D) began their careers as independent shopkeepers.

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Definitions:

Human Properties

Characteristics or attributes that are inherent or typically associated with humans, such as cognitive abilities or emotions.

Analysis of Variance

A statistical method used to compare the means of three or more samples to understand if at least one differs significantly from the others.

Covariation Model

Kelley’s theory of causal attribution – people assign the cause of behaviour to the factor that covaries most closely with the behaviour.

Emotional Lability

The propensity for rapid, often unpredictable changes in emotion.