Sociologists Use a Composite of Income, Prestige, and Education Level

question 45

Multiple Choice

Sociologists use a composite of income, prestige, and education level to compare people, typically categorizing them as high, low, and middle. This factor is called ______.

• A) social class
• B) social status
• C) Weber's three classes
• D) socio-economic status (SES)

Recognize the utility and implications of using projective tests, informant reports, and physiological measures in psychological assessments.

Appreciate the ethical considerations in psychological research, including informed consent and the use of control groups.

Grasp the essence of experimental variables (independent and dependent) and their roles in psychological studies.

Understand the significance of correlations in psychological research and the caution needed in interpreting causal relationships.

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