Because There Are No Obvious Ways of Determining How Much

question 32

Multiple Choice

Because there are no obvious ways of determining how much opportunity individuals really have, social scientists measure it indirectly by examining __________.

• A) social backgrounds
• B) social hierarchies
• C) social mobility
• D) social stagnation

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, vital for complex cognitive processes such as thought, memory, language, and consciousness.

Limbic System

A group of several brain structures located primarily under the cortex and involved in learning, emotion, memory, and motivation.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, involved in complex functions such as thought, perception, language, and consciousness.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, crucial for coordination, precision, and timing of movements.