Which One of the Following Statements Is False About the Effects

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is false about the effects of noise?

• A)Permanent hearing loss can occur from prolonged exposure to sounds above 80-85 decibels.
• B)Children may suffer damage to their hearing at noise levels lower than when adults would suffer damage.
• C)Permanent hearing loss occurs within the first 2 hours of exposure to sounds above 60 decibels.
• D)OSHA sets legal standards for noise levels in the workplace.

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Definitions:

Stratification

The arrangement or classification of something, often society, into different groups or layers based on characteristics like wealth, race, or social status.

Capitalist Societies

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Class Status

An individual's or group’s position within a hierarchical social structure influenced by factors like wealth, occupation, education, and lineage.

Status Inconsistency

A situation in which an individual holds differing and contradictory levels of status in terms of wealth, power, prestige, or other elements of socioeconomic status.