Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Jobs

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the jobs held by the working class in the United States?

• A) Their jobs have considerable on-the-job autonomy and freedom from supervision.
• B) Their occupations usually require a Ph.D. or advanced professional degree.
• C) Most of them work in minimum wage jobs, or are often unemployed.
• D) Most of their occupations are blue collar, but some are white collar.
• E) Their jobs offer a lot of opportunities for advancement.

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Definitions:

Persistence of Effort

The sustained and continuous application of effort towards a goal despite challenges or obstacles.

Need Satisfaction

The fulfillment of a desire or requirement, especially as it pertains to consumer demands or employee expectations.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that suggests human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, from physiological needs to self-actualization.

Esteem Needs

A concept in Maslow's hierarchy of needs referring to the human desire for respect, self-esteem, and recognition from others.