What Is the Relationship Between the American Dream and the Social

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between the American Dream and the social class system by which the United States is stratified?

• A) The American Dream promises that one day social stratification will be overcome.
• B) People who believe in the American Dream can usually overcome the class system.
• C) The American Dream is a nice idea, but everyone really knows that it's just an inconsequential daydream.
• D) Hardly anyone knows what the American Dream is anymore.
• E) The American Dream legitimizes inequality by reinforcing the idea that everyone has the same chance to get ahead.

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Definitions:

Exner System

A systematic approach to interpreting the Rorschach inkblot test, developed by John Exner, used in psychological evaluation and diagnosis.

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

A psychological test using drawings on cards depicting ambiguous social interactions. Those being tested are asked to construct stories about the cards. It is assumed their tales reflect their experiences, outlook on life, and deep-seated needs and conflicts. Validity and reliability of scoring techniques are open to the same criticisms as those of the Rorschach inkblot test.

Quasi-experimental Study

A research design that lacks the element of random assignment to treatment or control groups, used to infer causality between variables.

DSMs

Diagnostic manuals used by clinicians to classify and diagnose mental disorders, providing standardized criteria and definitions.