Which of the Following Is an Example of Upward Social

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of upward social mobility?

• A) Your parents are doctors and you become a doctor.
• B) Your parents did not go to college, but you graduate with an M.A.
• C) You lose your job as an engineer and you start a job in a fast-food restaurant.
• D) You want to go to college one day.

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Definitions:

Challenging Goals

Objectives set by an individual or an organization that are difficult to achieve and require significant effort and determination.

Specific Goals

Clearly defined, measurable, and time-bound objectives that guide actions and facilitate performance assessment.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to act in certain ways based on the expected results of those actions, particularly in relation to rewards.

Motivation

The internal and external factors that stimulate individuals to take actions that lead to achieving a goal.