Recent Research by the Pew Research Center on Attitudes About

question 5

Multiple Choice

Recent research by the Pew Research Center on attitudes about the government's responsibility to help those in poverty revealed that

• A) Americans are largely divided on this issue, with those favoring government aid for those in poverty decreasing.
• B) Americans largely believe that it is the government's responsibility to provide aid for those who are in poverty.
• C) the majority of Americans agree that the government should do more to help those in need.
• D) most Americans believe government aid does more harm than good.

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Definitions:

Instrumentality

The perceived relationship between performance and the attainment of certain outcomes, in the context of motivation theories.

Job Satisfaction

The level of contentment individuals feel regarding their job, including aspects like work environment, compensation, and the nature of the work itself.

Good Performance

The achievement of tasks or goals at a level that meets or exceeds expectations.

Rewarded

Receiving something of value in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.