Paula Is Concerned About the Intellectual Development of Her 4-Year-Old

question 80

Multiple Choice

Paula is concerned about the intellectual development of her 4-year-old daughter Connie,so she has her tested by her pediatrician.When summarizing his findings,the doctor uses phrases such as "genetic problems," "brain damage," and "IQ of 40." Based on this information,you would expect that Connie

• A) is mildly retarded.
• B) is profoundly retarded.
• C) is a cultural-familial retardate.
• D) has a condition that is likely due to organic reasons.

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Definitions:

Closed System

A social system in which status is based on attributes ascribed at birth.

Ascribed Status

Attributes (advantages and disadvantages) assigned at birth (e.g., sex).

Intelligence Quotient

A measure of a person's intellectual abilities in relation to their age group, typically assessed by standardized tests.

Davis-Moore Thesis

A sociological proposition that argues for the functional necessity of social stratification and inequality for the optimal performance of a society.