Which of the Following Theories Argues That Status Attainment Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories argues that status attainment is a direct result of education, personal values, skills, and other individual characteristics and abilities?

• A) social exchange theory
• B) human capital theory
• C) Park's assimilation theory
• D) Gordon's assimilation theory
• E) segmented assimilation theory

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