As Late as 1920, 81% of Employed ______ in the United

question 44

Multiple Choice

As late as 1920, 81% of employed ______ in the United States worked as domestics.

• A) Italian-born women
• B) Eastern European-born Jewish women
• C) German-born women
• D) Norwegian-born women
• E) Irish-born women

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Definitions:

Competence Motivation

The theory that individuals are motivated to engage in behaviors that they perceive will enhance their competence or skills.

Self-Efficacy

A person's confidence in their ability to perform tasks that lead to certain desired outcomes.

Mastery

The process of acquiring comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or activity, often leading to improved performance and a sense of achievement.

Drive-Reduction

A motivational concept suggesting that humans act to alleviate physical or psychological needs, aiming at maintaining homeostasis.