Which of the Following Shows the Influence of Occupational Status

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following shows the influence of occupational status on interpersonal interactions?

• A) A woman waits patiently for an appointment with her doctor, who is running late, but she becomes irritated later in the day when she is kept waiting for her manicure appointment.
• B) A young man decides to switch his major from sociology to political science because he thinks he may have greater employment opportunities.
• C) A boss decides what pay increase a new accountant should receive by reviewing her work performance and attendance record.
• D) The president of the United States decides that the country needs to increase jobs and decides to increase funding in low-income areas for more teaching positions.

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Definitions:

Passive

A state of acceptance or non-resistance to external events or situations, often implying a lack of active response.

Aggressive

Characterized by or resulting from a forceful and sometimes overly assertive pursuit of one's goals.

Johari Window

A psychological tool that helps individuals understand their relationship with themselves and others by categorizing known and unknown aspects of their personality.

Intrinsic Rewards

Satisfaction or motivation stemming from the work itself rather than from external rewards like money or status.