Merry Is Working the Graveyard Shift at the Local Convenience

question 86

Multiple Choice

Merry is working the graveyard shift at the local convenience store. As a result, she is having trouble getting a sufficient amount of sleep. We might expect Merry to

• A) feel like she has a lot of energy despite her lack of sleep.
• B) start talking in her sleep.
• C) show increased concentration at work but less at home.
• D) start walking in her sleep.

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Definitions:

Ascribed Statuses

Social positions individuals are born into, such as family background, race, and gender, which are involuntary and not achieved by personal effort or merit.

Social Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals or groups in society based on wealth, power, status, or other criteria.

High Mobility

Refers to the ability of individuals, goods, or information to move or be moved quickly and easily within or across geographical, social, or digital spaces.

Equality of Opportunity

The principle that all individuals should have the same opportunities to achieve success and advancement, without discrimination based on race, gender, class, or other irrelevant factors.