In Surveys of First-Year College Students Since 1966, Which Value

question 71

Multiple Choice

In surveys of first-year college students since 1966, which value has shown the strongest gain in popularity?

• A) being very well off financially
• B) developing a meaningful philosophy of life
• C) achieving fame
• D) finding true love

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Definitions:

Role Ambiguity

The uncertainty and lack of clarity about what one's role is within an organization, including responsibilities, expectations, and boundaries.

Positive Perceptions

The tendency to view situations, actions, or conditions in a favorable light.

Contingency Variable

A variable that modifies the relationship between two other variables under certain conditions or situations.

Fiedler's Contingency Theory

A leadership theory proposing that the effectiveness of a leader is contingent upon the match between the leader's style and the situation's demands.