Richard Had Lived on the Street for Almost a Year

question 7

Multiple Choice

Richard had lived on the street for almost a year. His days were busy with doing things necessary to survive at a basic level-finding shelter, keeping safe, panhandling for money, getting food and drink, washing, and finding dry clothes. Richard knew that he did not have many chances. A _____ would stress that Richard is located at the bottom of the U.S. social class system, and that his low status means that most opportunities are closed to him.

• A) microsociologist
• B) symbolic interactionist
• C) research sociologist
• D) conflict theorist

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Definitions:

Construct System

A psychological framework that represents an individual's unique collection of perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes.

Individual Differences

Variations among individuals in their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral characteristics.

Level of Motivation

The intensity and direction of a person's energy and determination to engage in and persist with a particular task or goal.

Ideal Self

A person's conception of how they would like to be; it represents one's goals, aspirations, and unique ideal personality.