One of the Most Important Characteristics of Systems of Stratification

question 61

Multiple Choice

One of the most important characteristics of systems of stratification is their degree of flexibility. In a closed system of stratification_______________ .

• A) people's positions are set by achieved statuses
• B) there is little or no social mobility
• C) the boundaries between levels in the hierarchies of social stratification are relatively fluid
• D) many opportunities exist for people who are willing to work hard

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Definitions:

External Expectancies

Beliefs or anticipations about the outcomes of one's behaviors that are influenced by environmental or societal factors.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to an individual's belief about the extent to which the outcomes of their actions are under their own control (internal locus) or beyond their control (external locus).

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their own capability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Learned Responses

Behaviors or reactions that are developed through experience or conditioning rather than being innate.