The VALS Typology Classifies the American Adult Population into Eight

question 10

Multiple Choice

The VALS typology classifies the American adult population into eight distinctive subgroups based on their motivations and level of resources. The three primary motivations include ________.

• A) ideals, education, and achievement
• B) ideals, achievement, and self-expression
• C) knowledge, education, and self-expression
• D) independence, aptitude, and achievement
• E) aptitude, ideals, and self-expression

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Definitions:

Gender-Role

The set of societal norms dictating what types of behaviors are considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for a person based on their actual or perceived sex.

Femininity

A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with girls and women, which are socially constructed but can vary across different cultures and individuals.

Androgyny Model

A theory suggesting that individuals possess levels of both masculine and feminine traits, allowing for more flexible and adaptive personality traits and behaviors.

Unmitigated Agency

A personality trait characterized by a focus on the self to the exclusion of others, which can lead to negative interpersonal consequences.