In a Meritocracy __________

question 16

Multiple Choice

In a meritocracy __________.

• A) rewards are linked to personal ability
• B) caste, more than any other factor, influences life chances
• C) personal connections have a disproportionately high impact on life chances
• D) persons from an upper-class background will have fewer life chances than other members of the same society

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Definitions:

Foundational Belief

Core convictions or assumptions that are deeply held and form the basis for an individual's worldview or philosophy.

Primitive Belief

A belief based on our own personal experience or from a credible authority.

Heuristic

A mental shortcut that allows people to solve problems and make judgments quickly and efficiently.

Self-Image

How an individual views themselves, which can be influenced by internal perceptions and external feedback, and is a component of self-concept.