Class-Average Families Are Those Around the Median Who

question 45

Multiple Choice

Class-average families are those around the median who

• A) can understand their position in society.
• B) cannot rise above a mediocre position within their social class.
• C) reject the idea of social climbing.
• D) are underprivileged.
• E) can afford the symbols expected of their status.

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Definitions:

Addition Polymer

A type of polymer formed by the sequential addition of monomer units with unsaturated bonds, such as olefins, to form long chains without the loss of any small molecules.

Condensation Polymer

A type of polymer formed by the condensation reaction where two molecules combine with the elimination of a small molecule, often water, between them.

Lactam Monomers

The monomeric units that can polymerize to form polyamides, where the repeating units contain a lactam ring.

Polyamides

Synthetic polymers made by the linkage of amino acids or by the polymerization of monomers with amide bonds, used in textiles and plastics.