If Psychologists Discovered That Wealthy People Are Less Satisfied with Their

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Multiple Choice

If psychologists discovered that wealthy people are less satisfied with their marriages than poor people are,this would indicate that wealth and marital satisfaction are

• A) causally related.
• B) negatively correlated.
• C) independent variables.
• D) positively correlated.

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Definitions:

Cultural Diffusion

The transmission of cultural elements from one society or cultural group to another.

Cultural Lag

A concept in sociology that explains the period of adjustment when the non-material culture is struggling to adapt to new material conditions or inventions.

Cultural Shock

The feeling of disorientation or anxiety experienced when encountering a culture markedly different from one's own.

Cultural Capital

Non-financial social assets that promote social mobility beyond economic means, such as education, intellect, style of speech, and dress.