Stratification and Inequality Became

question 34

Multiple Choice

Stratification and inequality became:

• A) more pronounced in industrialized capitalist economies over recent centuries, resulting in the concentration of wealth in the hands of fewer people.
• B) less pronounced in industrialized capitalist economies over recent centuries, resulting in more egalitarian distribution of wealth in those societies.
• C) the dominant societal form in hunter-gatherer societies early in human history.
• D) less pronounced in all societies over recent centuries due to the efforts of the Amish and Hutterites to spread egalitarianism and reciprocity around the world.
• E) more pronounced in countries like Norway, Sweden, and Denmark as a result of efforts to redistribute wealth by decreasing social benefits.

Understand the prevalence and risk factors of certain behaviors and conditions among adolescents, such as substance abuse, sexual activity, and chronic conditions.

Recognize the significance of developmental stages in adolescence and their impacts on health and behavior.

Understand the importance of positive peer and family relationships on adolescent development and well-being.

Identify protective factors and risk behaviors in adolescents.

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Definitions:

Salivary Glands

Glands in the mouth that produce saliva, which begins the process of digestion and helps protect the mouth from pathogens.

Inactivation

A process by which a substance, cell activity, or biological pathway is made less active or deactivated.

Amylase

An enzyme found in saliva and pancreatic fluid that converts starch and glycogen into simple sugars, aiding in digestion.

pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, determined by the concentration of hydrogen ions, with lower values being more acidic and higher values more alkaline.