Which of the Following Individuals Is Not Among the Underemployed

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is not among the underemployed or discouraged workers?

• A)A person employed part-time but willing to work full-time
• B)A homeless person who has not found work for a year and has given up looking for jobs
• C)A nuclear physicist unable to work because of illness
• D)A gourmet French chef working part-time at Burger King
• E)A 60-year-old professor who has stopped looking for a teaching job because schools consider him too old

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Definitions:

Achievement-Oriented Tasks

involve activities or goals that are pursued with the intent to demonstrate competence and gain recognition for success.

External Locus of Control

External locus of control is the belief that one's life outcomes are largely determined by external factors beyond personal control, such as fate, luck, or the actions of others.

Motive to Avoid Failure

This is the drive or inclination to avoid situations that could lead to failing in order to prevent feelings of inadequacy or disappointment.

Incentive Value

The perceived attractiveness or desirability of a reward or outcome, motivating behavior towards achieving it.