Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of "Means-Tested

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of "means-tested public assistance?"

• A)benefits provided to those who contributed to a public fund
• B)benefits provided to all citizens without any distinction
• C)benefits provided to those who need most help
• D)benefits provided, via tax breaks, for specific groups of citizens or activities

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A theory that proposes an individual's motivation is related to their expectation of a desired outcome and the attractiveness of that outcome.

First-Level Outcomes

Immediate results or effects of an action or intervention that can lead to longer-term impacts or second-level outcomes, often used in evaluation frameworks.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to act in certain ways based on their expectations that their actions will lead to desired outcomes.

Valence

The expected value of work outcomes; the extent to which they are attractive or unattractive.