Social Stratification Is Defined as

question 3

Multiple Choice

Social stratification is defined as

• A)the fact that some people tend to outperform others.
• B)the way people in a society size up their social standing.
• C)a society's system of ranking categories of people in a hierarchy.
• D)the difference in income between rich and poor members of a society.

Recognize the importance of mental and emotional well-being across the lifespan, including during aging.

Identify strategies for health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan.

Understand the central attitudes of the scientific approach to psychology.

Identify the goals of science and the empirical method's role in psychology.

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Definitions:

Insanity

A legal and psychological term referring to a mental illness of such a severe nature that a person cannot distinguish fantasy from reality, or is unable to conduct her/his affairs due to psychosis, or is subject to uncontrollable impulsive behavior.

Tarasoff Case

A landmark legal case in the United States that established mental health professionals have a duty to warn individuals who are being threatened with bodily harm by a patient.

Therapists

Professionals trained in providing treatments and interventions for mental health issues, emotional challenges, and sometimes physical conditions.

Warn

To inform someone in advance of an impending or possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.