Which Factor Influences the Growing Number of Poor Persons in the United

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which factor influences the growing number of poor persons in the United States?

• A) Increase in company earnings.
• B) Changes in the labor force.
• C) Better access to quality education.
• D) Adequate welfare benefits.

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Definitions:

Achievement Goal Theory

A theory in psychology that focuses on how individuals are motivated by their goals to achieve in academic and other performance settings.

Self-determination Theory

A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivations and psychological needs in driving human behavior.

Social Comparison Theory

The idea that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others they perceive as somehow faring better or worse.

Theory of Planned Behavior

A psychological theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place, considering attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control.