Ravenna Is a 52-Year-Old Female Who Has Been a Participant

question 18

Multiple Choice

Ravenna is a 52-year-old female who has been a participant in the Mills College study of personality characteristics. Ravenna scored very high in conscientiousness. Which of the following is most likely TRUE of Ravenna?

• A) She got divorced after five years of marriage.
• B) She was highly successful in her career and eventually became a CEO.
• C) She took pride in her roles of wife and mother and did not pursue a career.
• D) She ended up living just above the poverty line because she did not utilize the skills she had learned in her college years.

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Definitions:

Theoretical Rationality

Refers to the logical structuring of thoughts and actions based on theoretical knowledge and principles.

Metaphysical Logic

Philosophical reasoning that focuses on the nature of being, reality, and the universe beyond the physical or empirical.

Substantive Rationality

A type of rationality that focuses on outcomes and considers the values, ethics, and societal norms that guide action.

Practical Rationality

A form of reasoning and decision-making focused on achieving specific goals or outcomes using the most efficient means available.