Which of the Following Describes the Primary Mechanism That Transforms

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the primary mechanism that transforms race and gender into subjective rankings that are higher or lower in status and so produce inequalities?

• A) When there is a correlation between a valued/devalued quality that takes on a status value in social situations.
• B) When enough interactions occur for a status value to become permanent and transferable.
• C) The process of individuals carrying their prejudices from one social situation to another.
• D) When people of higher social status invent the status for those under them.

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Definitions:

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, pressures, or expectations, often to fit in or gain approval from others.

Asch

Refers to Solomon Asch, a psychologist known for his pioneering research on social conformity, specifically how individuals align their opinions to match those of a group.

Group Size

Refers to the number of individuals forming a group, which could influence the group's dynamics and functionality.

Obedience

The act of following orders or instructions from an authority figure, sometimes studied in the context of social psychology experiments.