According to Chapter 7, What General Predictions Can Sociologists Make

question 94

Multiple Choice

According to Chapter 7, what general predictions can sociologists make about a person's life prospects if all that is known is the person's social class?

• A) what quality of education she will receive
• B) her college major
• C) if she will be a good mother
• D) if she'll be a "dog person" or a "cat person"
• E) her favorite color

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Definitions:

Perceptions

The way in which individuals interpret and understand the world around them, based on their experiences, beliefs, and biases.

Norms

Standards or patterns of behavior that are typical or expected within a group or society.

Low-context Cultures

Cultures in which communication is explicit, and meaning is expressed directly through words.

Direct Approaches

Tactics or methods that deal with problems or situations in a straightforward and clear manner.