A Group That Has Often Experienced Upward Mobility Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

A group that has often experienced upward mobility is

• A)the children of immigrants.
• B)the underclass.
• C)unskilled workers.
• D)part-time workers.
• E)divorced women.

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Definitions:

Process Theories

Encompass theories that describe how various psychological and behavioral processes influence motivational levels and patterns of human behavior.

Motivation

The internal drive or external stimuli that spur individuals to action toward achieving a goal.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that people are motivated to maintain a balance between their inputs and outputs comparable to others in similar situations.

Negative Inequity

A perception that arises when an individual feels they are receiving less than they are giving or less than others are receiving in similar situations.