Which of the Following Is True of the Upper Class

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the upper class in the United States today?

• A) They are a largely self-sustaining group and rarely add new members.
• B) They are comprised mainly of skilled workers in technical fields.
• C) They make up about 30 percent of the population.
• D) They are not usually very well educated.
• E) They usually work in executive, managerial, and professional jobs.

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Definitions:

Consistency

Refers to the uniformity or coherence in actions, values, methods, measures, principles, expectations, and outcomes over time.

Impression Management

The process by which individuals attempt to control the perceptions and opinions others have of them, often through self-presentation techniques.

Tactics

Strategies or actions carefully planned to achieve a specific end.

Talk Negatively

Engaging in conversation that focuses on criticism, pessimism, or highlighting flaws without constructive purpose.