Which Is the Most Accurate Statement

question 227

Multiple Choice

Which is the most accurate statement?

• A)The federal minimum hour wage rate puts millions of Americans above the poverty line.
• B)Most black families live below the poverty line.
• C)In 2008 the poverty rate was higher than it was in 2006.
• D)Welfare Reform basically eliminated poverty as a major socioeconomic problem.

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Definitions:

Equity Theory

A concept in social psychology that proposes individuals assess their own input and outcome ratios in relationships or situations to determine fairness.

Collectivist Cultures

Cultures that prioritize the group over the individual, emphasizing interdependence, family, and community values.

Inequity

A condition of unfairness or imbalanced treatment, where rewards do not match the efforts or contributions of individuals or groups.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are likely to engage in behaviors based on the expected outcome and the attractiveness of that outcome.