When Sociologists Consider the Importance of a Person's Social Background

question 23

Multiple Choice

When sociologists consider the importance of a person's social background for their educational achievement, they are focusing primarily on:

• A) the family's nationality
• B) the individual's racial-ethnic identity
• C) the family's religious affiliation
• D) parents' educational and economic resources

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Definitions:

Tympanic Membrane

A thin layer of tissue in the ear, also known as the eardrum, that vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits these vibrations to the ossicles within the middle ear.

Tectorial Membrane

The tectorial membrane is a structure located in the inner ear, specifically part of the cochlea, crucial for the auditory transduction process.

Higher Frequencies

Electromagnetic wavelengths that are shorter, resulting in greater oscillations per second, which are applied in various technologies like microwave and radio.

Semicircular Canals

Structures within the inner ear that are key to the vestibular system, helping maintain balance and spatial orientation.