Question 1

Rebecca does the dishes and her brother takes out the garbage. In which group is this behavior most likely found?

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle class 
B)  Lower class 
C)  Lower middle class 
D)  Upper class 
A)  Middle class 
B)  Lower class 
C)  Lower middle class 
D)  Upper class A

Question 2

Nick's mother is a maid at the local resort and his father is a salesclerk. Which social class in the United States would they fall?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working 
B)  Middle 
C)  Under 
D)  Upper 
A)  Working 
B)  Middle 
C)  Under 
D)  Upper A

Question 3

Which of the following could explain why obesity might be an issue in lower income individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have fewer coping strategies available. 
B)  They have less self-control and discipline. 
C)  They have more sedentary jobs. 
D)  They have more family get-togethers. 
A)  They have fewer coping strategies available. 
B)  They have less self-control and discipline. 
C)  They have more sedentary jobs. 
D)  They have more family get-togethers. A

Question 4

In Great Britain, Rachel and Troy are classified in social class II. If they lived in the United States, how would their social class change?

Accepted Answer

A)  They would be social class III. 
B)  They would be upper class. 
C)  They were be working class. 
D)  They would not be classified. 
A)  They would be social class III. 
B)  They would be upper class. 
C)  They were be working class. 
D)  They would not be classified.

Question 5

Examine the challenges in upward social mobility in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Upward social mobility in the United Sta

Question 6

Based on statistics, predict which student will graduate from college.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ian, a B student, whose single mother is a teacher. 
B)  Morgan, a B student, whose parents are attorneys 
C)  Alice, an A student whose parents both work in retail. 
D)  Russell, an A student whose single mother is a waitress. 
A)  Ian, a B student, whose single mother is a teacher. 
B)  Morgan, a B student, whose parents are attorneys 
C)  Alice, an A student whose parents both work in retail. 
D)  Russell, an A student whose single mother is a waitress.

Question 7

Which conclusion can be made about the effectiveness of the EITC on poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  The boost in income helps poor families, but up to 20 percent of those eligible may not claim their credit. 
B)  The monthly assistance helps families by their basic needs, but 10 percent do not apply. 
C)  The EITC has had no effect on poverty and has not shown to help in transition from welfare to work. 
D)  The EITC is credited with being the program that lowered the poverty rate during the mid 2000s. 
A)  The boost in income helps poor families, but up to 20 percent of those eligible may not claim their credit. 
B)  The monthly assistance helps families by their basic needs, but 10 percent do not apply. 
C)  The EITC has had no effect on poverty and has not shown to help in transition from welfare to work. 
D)  The EITC is credited with being the program that lowered the poverty rate during the mid 2000s.

Question 8

A family that skips meals because they do not have food is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  very high food insecurity. 
B)  low food insecurity. 
C)  high food insecurity. 
D)  very low food insecurity. 
A)  very high food insecurity. 
B)  low food insecurity. 
C)  high food insecurity. 
D)  very low food insecurity.

Question 9

Discuss the ability of a minimum wage worker to pay housing, food, and other life expenses.

Accepted Answer

The ability of a minimum wage worker to

Question 10

What is the relationship between a college degree and socioeconomic status in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working-class occupations often require a college degree. 
B)  Middle-class occupations often require a college degree. 
C)  A college degree is not a factor in entering the upper-middle-class. 
D)  A college degree is not a factor in socioeconomic status. 
A)  Working-class occupations often require a college degree. 
B)  Middle-class occupations often require a college degree. 
C)  A college degree is not a factor in entering the upper-middle-class. 
D)  A college degree is not a factor in socioeconomic status.

Question 11

Which group did not see an increase in poverty during the mid-to-late-2000s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Very young 
B)  Elderly 
C)  Young adults 
D)  Middle aged 
A)  Very young 
B)  Elderly 
C)  Young adults 
D)  Middle aged

Question 12

Assess the effectiveness of the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Accepted Answer

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) has

Question 13

If one multiplies the minimal USDA food budget by three the result is the

Accepted Answer

A)  poverty threshold. 
B)  average family income. Consider The food budget parallels the Thrift Food Plan.
LO 5.5: Discuss how families in poverty differ from stereotypes of poverty 
C)  average cost of housing. Consider The food budget parallels the Thrift Food Plan.
LO 5.5: Discuss how families in poverty differ from stereotypes of poverty 
D)  poverty limit. Consider The food budget parallels the Thrift Food Plan.
LO 5.5: Discuss how families in poverty differ from stereotypes of poverty 
A)  poverty threshold. 
B)  average family income. Consider The food budget parallels the Thrift Food Plan.
LO 5.5: Discuss how families in poverty differ from stereotypes of poverty 
C)  average cost of housing. Consider The food budget parallels the Thrift Food Plan.
LO 5.5: Discuss how families in poverty differ from stereotypes of poverty 
D)  poverty limit. Consider The food budget parallels the Thrift Food Plan.
LO 5.5: Discuss how families in poverty differ from stereotypes of poverty

Question 14

Andrew was born into a wealthy, powerful family in the United States. Maria became wealthy through her occupation and eventual investments. Which best distinguishes their status in society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maria is more likely to have attended an exclusive prep school. 
B)  Andrew is lower-upper class and Maria upper-upper class. 
C)  Andrew is more likely a blueblood than Maria. 
D)  Maria is more likely to be found in the Social Register. 
A)  Maria is more likely to have attended an exclusive prep school. 
B)  Andrew is lower-upper class and Maria upper-upper class. 
C)  Andrew is more likely a blueblood than Maria. 
D)  Maria is more likely to be found in the Social Register.

Question 15

Assess the factors involved in social mobility in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Social mobility in the United States is

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 17

Choose two social classes and compare and contrast the values parents socialize in their children.

Accepted Answer

The two social classes we will compare a

Question 18

Which explains the difference between relative poverty and absolute poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absolute poverty is easier to overcome than relative poverty because there are more programs for assistance. 
B)  Relative poverty is common in countries such as India and Africa, and absolute poverty is the focus in countries such as the United States. 
C)  Relative poverty is comparative, and absolute poverty is a complete lack of basic resources. 
D)  Purchasing power is used to determine relative poverty, and the poverty threshold is used to determine absolute poverty. 
A)  Absolute poverty is easier to overcome than relative poverty because there are more programs for assistance. 
B)  Relative poverty is common in countries such as India and Africa, and absolute poverty is the focus in countries such as the United States. 
C)  Relative poverty is comparative, and absolute poverty is a complete lack of basic resources. 
D)  Purchasing power is used to determine relative poverty, and the poverty threshold is used to determine absolute poverty.

Question 19

A system based on ascribed characteristics with no social mobility is known as a ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  proletariat 
B)  class 
C)  bourgeoisie 
D)  caste 
A)  proletariat 
B)  class 
C)  bourgeoisie 
D)  caste

Question 20

________ families typically spend more time together.

Accepted Answer

A)  Upper middle class 
B)  Poor 
C)  Middle class 
D)  Upper class 
A)  Upper middle class 
B)  Poor 
C)  Middle class 
D)  Upper class

Rebecca does the dishes and her brother takes out the garbage. In which group is this behavior most likely found?

Nick's mother is a maid at the local resort and his father is a salesclerk. Which social class in the United States would they fall?

Which of the following could explain why obesity might be an issue in lower income individuals?

In Great Britain, Rachel and Troy are classified in social class II. If they lived in the United States, how would their social class change?

Examine the challenges in upward social mobility in the United States.

Based on statistics, predict which student will graduate from college.

Which conclusion can be made about the effectiveness of the EITC on poverty?

A family that skips meals because they do not have food is experiencing

Discuss the ability of a minimum wage worker to pay housing, food, and other life expenses.

What is the relationship between a college degree and socioeconomic status in the United States?

Which group did not see an increase in poverty during the mid-to-late-2000s?

Assess the effectiveness of the Earned Income Tax Credit.

If one multiplies the minimal USDA food budget by three the result is the

Andrew was born into a wealthy, powerful family in the United States. Maria became wealthy through her occupation and eventual investments. Which best distinguishes their status in society?

Assess the factors involved in social mobility in the United States.

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

Choose two social classes and compare and contrast the values parents socialize in their children.

Which explains the difference between relative poverty and absolute poverty?

A system based on ascribed characteristics with no social mobility is known as a ________ system.

________ families typically spend more time together.

Families and the Sociological Imagination

Families Throughout the World: Marriage, Family, and Kinship

Families Throughout History

Sex, Gender, and Families

Race, Ethnicity, and Families

Courtship, Intimacy, and Partnering

Marriage: a Personal Relationship and Social Institution

Becoming a Parent

Raising Children

Families and the Work They Do

Aging Families

Violence and Abuse

Divorce, Repartnering, and Remarriage

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Exam 5: Social Stratification, Social Class, and Families

Rebecca does the dishes and her brother takes out the garbage. In which group is this behavior most likely found?

Nick's mother is a maid at the local resort and his father is a salesclerk. Which social class in the United States would they fall?

Which of the following could explain why obesity might be an issue in lower income individuals?

In Great Britain, Rachel and Troy are classified in social class II. If they lived in the United States, how would their social class change?

Examine the challenges in upward social mobility in the United States.

Based on statistics, predict which student will graduate from college.

Which conclusion can be made about the effectiveness of the EITC on poverty?

A family that skips meals because they do not have food is experiencing

Discuss the ability of a minimum wage worker to pay housing, food, and other life expenses.

What is the relationship between a college degree and socioeconomic status in the United States?

Which group did not see an increase in poverty during the mid-to-late-2000s?

Assess the effectiveness of the Earned Income Tax Credit.

If one multiplies the minimal USDA food budget by three the result is the

Andrew was born into a wealthy, powerful family in the United States. Maria became wealthy through her occupation and eventual investments. Which best distinguishes their status in society?

Assess the factors involved in social mobility in the United States.

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

Choose two social classes and compare and contrast the values parents socialize in their children.

Which explains the difference between relative poverty and absolute poverty?

A system based on ascribed characteristics with no social mobility is known as a ________ system.

________ families typically spend more time together.

Families and the Sociological Imagination

Families Throughout the World: Marriage, Family, and Kinship

Families Throughout History

Sex, Gender, and Families

Race, Ethnicity, and Families

Courtship, Intimacy, and Partnering

Marriage: a Personal Relationship and Social Institution

Becoming a Parent

Raising Children

Families and the Work They Do

Aging Families

Violence and Abuse

Divorce, Repartnering, and Remarriage

Summing up Families and the Sociological Imagination

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