Each Society Has a Type of Social Stratification

question 41

Multiple Choice

Each society has a type of social stratification.How does the United States ideologically justify its type of stratification system?

• A) The class a person is in has nothing to do with ability; one is born into it.
• B) A person is in complete control over the class he or she is in.Hard work (or lack of it)determines class.
• C) One's relatives are responsible for one's social class.
• D) Luck determines class.

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Definitions:

Gardner

Refers to Howard Gardner, a psychologist known for his theory of multiple intelligences, which suggests people have different kinds of intelligences.

Sternberg

Refers to Robert Sternberg, an American psychologist known for his theory on intelligence and creativity.

Weschler

Refers to a series of standardized tests used to assess cognitive and intellectual abilities in children and adults.

Spearman

Refers to Charles Spearman, a psychologist known for his work in intelligence research and the concept of the general intelligence factor "g".