Which of the Following Arguments Challenges the United States as a Meritocracy

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments challenges the United States as a meritocracy and has characteristics of a caste system?

• A) The Social Register is based on ascribed status.
• B) Social mobility is frequent with talent and hard work.
• C) The income gap between rich and poor is large.
• D) Social class is based on ascribed status and individual achievement.

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Definitions:

Dorsal Amygdala

The section of the amygdala responsible for maternal approach behaviors in children and adolescent humans.

Flavor Aversion Learning

A rapid form of learning where an individual learns to avoid a food after a single adverse experience associated with that food.

Central Role

A position of primary importance or function within a system, process, or organization.

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, particularly fear and pleasure, and in forming emotional memories.