In School, It Always Seemed as If Kenneth Got All

question 80

Multiple Choice

In school, it always seemed as if Kenneth got all the breaks. He had access to all the right resources, such as special privileges, fancy cars, a large allowance, and dates with all the beautiful girls. Even at work, he was put on the fast track and got promoted early to a high-prestige job. It seemed as if Kenneth was artificially ranked higher than others. The process that best describes what happened to Kenneth is called ________.

• A) reference group affiliation
• B) bias
• C) ascribed status
• D) achieved status

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Definitions:

College Acceptance Rates

The percentage of applicants who are offered admission into a college or university, reflecting the selectivity and competitiveness of the institution.

Child Care

The act of looking after children by a parent, guardian, or designated provider, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development.

Language Environment

The setting or context in which the use, learning, and exposure of language occurs, impacting linguistic development.

Child-teacher Ratio

The proportion of students to teachers in a learning environment, indicating the level of individual attention a student might receive.