The Major Shortcoming of the Subjective Measure of Social Class

question 52

Multiple Choice

The major shortcoming of the subjective measure of social class is that it:

• A) is self-reported.
• B) is subjective.
• C) is what people perceive.
• D) overstates the middle class.

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