What Is the Relationship Between Social Class and the Likelihood

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between social class and the likelihood of embracing deferred gratification?

• A) There is no consistent relationship between social class and deferred gratification.
• B) The lower one's social class, the more likely they will embrace deferred gratification.
• C) The working class and working poor are the most likely to embrace deferred gratification.
• D) The higher one's social class, the more likely they will embrace deferred gratification.

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Definitions:

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