When One's Performance Is Judged Relative to Others' Performance and Not

question 162

Multiple Choice

When one's performance is judged relative to others' performance and not by an absolute standard:

• A)players will over invest in performance enhancements.
• B)players will under invest in performance enhancements.
• C)the incentive to sabotage the other players is lessened.
• D)a positional externality is not possible.

Explain the process of assimilation and its effects in the United States.

Understand the concept of social stratification and its manifestations in various societies.

Recognize the intersections of race, gender, ethnicity, and economic status in the context of social class.

Identify different systems of social stratification, such as class, caste, and apartheid.

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