Kim and Eileen Have Both Asked for an Extended Winter

question 32

Multiple Choice

Kim and Eileen have both asked for an extended winter holiday in December. Since they are the only two members of the same department, they can not both be gone at the same time. They have both been with the company for five years and have the same skill level. However, the department director is Eileen's brother-in-law and he chose to give the vacation to Eileen. Kim is furious. This is an example of ________.

• A) status tolerance
• B) status characteristics
• C) status inequity
• D) conformity
• E) an appearance norm

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

The major bundle of nerves running down the spine, connecting the brain to the rest of the body, responsible for transmitting sensory and motor information.

Deafferentation

Loss of incoming sensory input, usually due to damage to sensory fibers; also, loss of any afferent input to a structure.

Motor Output

The physical response or movement produced by the nervous system in response to internal or external stimuli.