While the United States Is ___________ Today Than in the Past

question 41

Multiple Choice

While the United States is ___________ today than in the past, it is estimated that the top 1 percent of earners _________________.

• A) poorer; have maintained steady incomes
• B) poorer; have seen a significant growth in income
• C) richer; captured 95 percent of all income growth in recent years
• D) richer; have seen their earnings grow at a slower rate than the public at large
• E) about as rich; have seen a decline in income

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Definitions:

Impression Management

The process by which individuals attempt to control the perceptions others have of them, through the manipulation of social interactions and presentation of self.

Machiavellianism

A personality trait focusing on manipulativeness, deceitfulness, and a disregard for morality to achieve one's goals.

Ingratiation

A social influence tactic aimed at making oneself more likable or acceptable to others, often by using flattery or other forms of strategic behavior.

Assertiveness

is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, enabling effective communication and boundary setting.