Rocky Has Worked for Twelve Years with a Jackhammer on a Road

question 36

Multiple Choice

Rocky has worked for twelve years with a jackhammer on a road crew. His doctor has warned him that he is at high risk for

• A) congenital hearing loss.
• B) increased sensitivity to tonality.
• C) sensorineural hearing loss.
• D) receptive aphasia.

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Definitions:

Class

In Marx’s sense of the term is determined by one’s relationship to the means of production. In Weber’s usage, class is determined by one’s “market situation.” Wright distinguishes classes on the basis of relationship to the means of production, amount of property owned, organizational assets, and skill. For Goldthorpe, classes are determined mainly by one’s “employment relations.”

Socioeconomic Index

A composite measure that typically combines data on income, education, and occupation to characterize or rank individuals or groups' economic and social position.

Occupational Prestige

The perceived status or respect associated with various professions by society, often influenced by factors like education, income, and perceived impact.

Income

The financial gain obtained from work, investments, business, or other sources, typically measured over a certain period.