Social Stratification

question 17

Multiple Choice

Social stratification

• A)is a reflection of individual differences.
• B)looks the same in every society.
• C)typically changes a great deal from generation to generation.
• D)is a matter of inequality and beliefs about why people should be unequal.

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Definitions:

Deprivation

The state of being deprived of something necessary for one's well-being, such as food, shelter, or social contact.

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that have no inherent value but become reinforcing through their association with primary reinforcers.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for stimuli similar to those used during learning to elicit a reaction similar to the learned response.

Habituation

The decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure, indicating a form of learning or adaptation.