Which of the Following Statements About Social Class Is NOT

question 226

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about social class is NOT true?

• A) The various classes tend to have different attitudes and beliefs.
• B) The various classes tend to spend, save, and borrow money differently.
• C) People with the same income level may be in different social classes.
• D) In the U.S., the social class system is less rigid than in most other countries.
• E) In the U.S., the system for measuring social class is based mainly on a person's income.

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