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question 165

Multiple Choice

Based on U.S. income data from 2011, the top fifth of all families received

• A)about 3.8 percent more than the bottom fifth.
• B)about 49 percent more than the bottom fifth.
• C)approximately 5 times more income than the bottom fifth.
• D)more than 12 times more income than the bottom fifth.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others compared to when alone, typically showing an improvement in performance on simple or well-rehearsed tasks.

Sadistic

Characterized by deriving pleasure through inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.

Social Roles

Socially defined behaviors considered appropriate for individuals occupying certain positions within a given group.

Social Norms

are the accepted behaviors or rules within a society or group.