Many Professors Have a Policy That Punishes Individuals If They

question 148

Multiple Choice

Many professors have a policy that punishes individuals if they don't come to class.Instead of punishing students who don't attend class,what could the professor do to provide a positive incentive to come to class?

• A) Those who come to class are given extra points.
• B) Those who do not come to class have their grades reduced.
• C) Those who come to class will be asked questions,and if they answer them incorrectly,their grades will be lowered.
• D) Those who come to class will be ridiculed.
• E) Those who do not come to class might be dropped from the course.

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Definitions:

Weber's Dimensions

Max Weber's framework for understanding the social world, which includes class, status, and power as key determinants of social action.

Government Officials

Individuals who hold positions of authority in a governmental structure, responsible for making and implementing public policies.

Status

A social or professional position, standing, or rank of an individual or group within a society or organization.

Status Inconsistency

Occurs when an individual occupies several differently ranked statuses at the same time.