After Looking at All of the Evidence of Underachievement, Karen

question 48

Multiple Choice

After looking at all of the evidence of underachievement, Karen comes to the conclusion that the poor must be lacking in some innate ability and are thus destined to remain poor. Her views are in line with __________ theories.

• A) deficiency
• B) structural
• C) institutional
• D) conflict

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Definitions:

Passed By Legislature

A bill or proposed law that has been approved by both houses of a legislative body and is awaiting further action, such as executive approval, to become law.

Nash Equilibrium

Nash Equilibrium is a concept in game theory where each participant's strategy is optimal considering the strategies of other participants, implying no player has anything to gain by changing only their own strategy.

Prisoners' Dilemma

A scenario in game theory where two individuals acting in their own self-interest do not achieve the optimal outcome.

Payoffs

The outcomes or rewards received as a result of choosing a particular strategy or course of action.