The Unequal Distribution of a Society's Resources Within a Class

question 54

Multiple Choice

The unequal distribution of a society's resources within a class system typically:

• A) involves moving surpluses steadily downward into the hands of the poor.
• B) involves moving surpluses steadily upward into the hands of the elite.
• C) involves sharing of resources through random lottery.
• D) is not intersected by race and gender.
• E) does not affect individuals' life chances.

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Definitions:

Intrigued Pavlov

Refers to Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, which demonstrated how certain stimuli can trigger conditioned responses.

Salivate

The process of producing saliva in the mouth, often in response to the sight, smell, or thought of food.

Physiologist

A scientist who studies the normal functions and mechanisms of living organisms and their parts.

Classical Conditioning

A teaching technique that pairs two stimuli together repeatedly, so that a response initially elicited by the second stimulus is later elicited by the first stimulus alone.