The Movement of One's Class Position-Whether Upward or Downward-In Stratified

question 42

Multiple Choice

The movement of one's class position-whether upward or downward-in stratified societies is called

• A) social inertia.
• B) social achievement.
• C) social reproduction.
• D) social mobility.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces undesirable or anxiety-inducing thoughts or feelings with their opposites.

Regression

A defense mechanism leading to the temporary or long-term reversion of the ego to an earlier stage of development rather than handling unacceptable impulses in a more mature way.

Synapse

The tiny space between the nerve ending of one neuron and the dendrite of another.

Nerve Ending

The region at the end of a neuron from which an impulse is sent to a neighboring neuron.