Sir Francis Galton Set Out to Show

question 86

Multiple Choice

Sir Francis Galton set out to show

• A)that some humans possessed characteristics that made them more fit than other humans.
• B)that humans did not differ significantly from each other.
• C)that life evolved on this planet partially because of individual differences among individual forms of life within a species or type of animal.
• D)that the concept of survival of the fittest was essentially incorrect.

---

Definitions:

Social Status

refers to the relative rank or position that an individual holds within a social hierarchy, which can be determined by factors such as wealth, occupation, or family lineage.

Criminal Justice System

A network of government agencies and institutions aimed at upholding social control, deterring and mitigating crime, and sanctioning those who violate laws with criminal penalties and rehabilitation efforts.

Victimless Crimes

Offenses which do not directly harm or violate the rights of any specific person, often debated in terms of morality and legality.

Complainant

A person who files a charge or makes a formal complaint in a legal context or grievance procedure.