According to the Pew Charitable Trust Methodology for Identifying the Middle

question 37

Multiple Choice

According to the Pew Charitable Trust methodology for identifying the middle class, for the period from 1971 to 2015, the highest income class has

• A)increased from 16% to 20% of the population.
• B)increased from 4% to 9% of the population.
• C)decreased from 9% to 4% of the population.
• D)decreased from 30% to 6% of the population.

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Definitions:

Mischel

Walter Mischel, a psychologist known for his work on personality theory and cognitive-affective system theory of personality.

Personality Coefficients

A quantifiable measure used to indicate the strength of the relationship between personality traits and certain behaviors or outcomes.

Situationists

Scholars or psychologists who argue that human behavior is primarily determined by surrounding circumstances rather than by personal qualities.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics and behaviors that distinguish one individual from another.