Which of the Following Statements About Social Class Is Most

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about social class is most likely true?

• A) People in the lower classes purchase items less impulsively than upper class shoppers.
• B) Social scientists agree that there are an unlimited number of social classes.
• C) "New money" people possess inherited wealth, often acquired several generations before.
• D) It is virtually impossible to move from one social class to another.
• E) Social class is determined by a combination of factors such as income, education, occupation, and accumulated wealth.

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Definitions:

Explanatory Styles

Cognitive approaches individuals use to explain the causes of events, often categorized as optimistic or pessimistic.

Pessimists

Individuals who tend to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future.

Stressful Life Experiences

Events or situations that cause significant stress or distress, impacting an individual's psychological and physical well-being.

Japanese College Students

Refers specifically to individuals attending higher education institutions in Japan.