Which of the Following Variables MOST Distinguishes Members of the Upper

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following variables MOST distinguishes members of the upper middle class from the other social classes in America?

• A) Members of the upper middle class are more likely to earn $250,000 a year or more.
• B) Members of the upper middle class are more likely to have advanced college degrees.
• C) Members of the upper middle class are more likely to be school teachers, midlevel supervisors, and sales people.
• D) Members of the upper middle class pride themselves in doing "real work."

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