What Are Characteristics That Determine Social-Class Rankings

question 234

Multiple Choice

What are characteristics that determine social-class rankings?

• A) occupation and income
• B) cultural background and religious denomination
• C) geographic location and family size
• D) birth order and personal beliefs

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Definitions:

Medulla

An oblong area of the hindbrain involved in regulation of heartbeat, blood pressure, movement, and respiration.

Hindbrain

The rear portion of the brain that includes the cerebellum, medulla oblongata, and pons, involved in the regulation of heart rate, respiration, and balance.

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle that circulates blood throughout the body, crucial for maintaining life by supplying oxygen and nutrients.

Respiration

The biological process involving the exchange of gases between an organism and its environment, enabling breathing.