According to the Chapter, School Is Analogous to a Conveyer

question 14

Multiple Choice

According to the chapter, school is analogous to a conveyer belt with people of all social classes getting on at the same time. They leave the conveyer belt

• A) by social class-the lower the class, the longer the ride.
• B) by social class-the lower the class, the shorter the ride.
• C) with all the necessary skills and abilities that prepare them to be citizens of a democracy.
• D) with all the necessary skills and abilities that prepare them for college.

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Definitions:

Distributive Assumption

In decision-making and economic theory, the assumption concerning how resources or wealth are distributed among members of a society.

Gaining Party

The entity in a transaction or situation that achieves an advantage or benefit.

Non-rational Escalation

The phenomenon where individuals or organizations continue to invest in a decision despite evidence of its ineffectiveness, often due to emotional or psychological commitments.

Ego

An individual’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, which influences their thoughts and behaviors.