One of the Main Reasons Why Social Class May Not

question 25

Multiple Choice

One of the main reasons why social class may not be completely reliable in predicting the preferences and tastes ofAmericans is that: 

• A) it has little to do with demographics. 
• B) it has a hierarchical structure and involves assigned membership. 
• C) many people with a huge range of income call themselves "middle class." 
• D) is static, unchanging, and permanent.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias that involves attributing positive events to one's own character but attributing negative events to external factors, thereby protecting self-esteem.

Attributions

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events, attributing them to internal dispositions or external situations.

Favorable

Describes something that is advantageous, positive, or beneficial in nature.

Attribution Theory

A concept in psychology that explains how individuals pinpoint the causes of their own and others' behavior.