Which of the Following Statements About Stratification Is NOT True

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about stratification is NOT true?

• A) Social stratification is a trait of society.
• B) Social stratification is universal and also variable.
• C) A family's social standing typically changes a great deal from generation to generation.
• D) Social stratification is a matter of inequality and also beliefs about why people should be unequal.

Comprehend the mechanisms and effects of cognitive dissonance.

Understand implicit personality theories and their influence on social perception.

Understand the concept of fundamental attribution error and its prevalence across different cultures.

Differentiate between situational and dispositional attributions.

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Definitions:

Decaying Matter

Organic material that is breaking down through the process of decomposition by microorganisms.

Grazing Food Chain

A flow of energy to a straight-line linking of organisms according to who eats whom.

Photosynthetic Organisms

Organisms that convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, including plants, algae, and certain bacteria.

Primary Consumers

Organisms, typically herbivores, that feed directly on producers (plants) in the food chain.