Professor Elgin Is Interested in How a Family's Socioeconomic Status

question 87

Multiple Choice

Professor Elgin is interested in how a family's socioeconomic status (SES) affects children's well-being. When measuring SES, which of the following variables will Professor Elgin consider?

• A) years of education, the prestige of one's job and the skill it requires, and income
• B) race, years of education, and number of dependent children in the family
• C) amount of debt a family has, income, and social status within the community
• D) years of education, net worth, and family size

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Ganglia

Clusters of neurons in the parasympathetic nervous system that regulate bodily functions to conserve energy and maintain homeostasis.

Terminal Ganglia

Nerve cell clusters located near or within the organs they innervate, involved in the autonomic nervous system.

Parasympathetic Fibers

Nerve fibers of the parasympathetic nervous system that regulate body functions, promoting rest and digestion.

Hypoglossal Nerve

The twelfth cranial nerve responsible for motor control of the tongue, essential for swallowing and speech.