Which of the Following Reflects a Status Inconsistency Relating to Social

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects a status inconsistency relating to social class?

• A) A person from a blue-collar family earns an income above the median family income.
• B) A person from a blue-collar family earns an income comparable to other blue-collar families.
• C) A person from a white-collar family earns an income comparable to other white-collar families.
• D) None of the above reflect an inconsistency.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Interval

In the context of psychological reinforcement, it refers to a schedule where rewards are given after a fixed time period has elapsed, assuming a correct response is made.

Random-Interval

A timing schedule in operant conditioning where reinforcements are given at unpredictable intervals.

Variability

The extent to which data points in a statistical distribution or data set diverge from the average value.

Brain Wave

Electrical patterns produced by the activity of the brain, often measured by electroencephalography (EEG).