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AP Psychology Unit 4A: Social Thinking, Attitudes and Conformity — practice questions — page 4

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The word stratification is borrowed from a science that studies layers in:Read the answer and worked solution →In most societies, stratification is an economic system based on income and:Read the answer and worked solution →Sociologists distinguish how many types of stratification system?Read the answer and worked solution →Estate, slavery and caste systems are all examples of systems that are:Read the answer and worked solution →A system where people can do little to change the standing of their birth is a:Read the answer and worked solution →A caste system determines occupation, housing and choice of:Read the answer and worked solution →A system based on both social factors and individual achievement is a:Read the answer and worked solution →A hypothetical system where standing rests purely on effort and merit is:Read the answer and worked solution →

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The word stratification is borrowed from a science that studies layers in:

  1. Rock
  2. Rope
  3. Roof
  4. Rust
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Correct answer: A. Rock

1. Geologists use the same word. 2. They describe vertical layers. 3. Those layers are in rock. _Source: OpenStax Introduction to Sociology 3e, Chapter 9, Social Stratification._

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In most societies, stratification is an economic system based on income and:

  1. Webbing
  2. Wealth
  3. Weather
  4. Weaving
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Correct answer: B. Wealth

1. Income is wages and dividends. 2. The other is net value of assets. 3. That is wealth. _Source: OpenStax Introduction to Sociology 3e, Chapter 9, Social Stratification._

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Sociologists distinguish how many types of stratification system?

  1. Six
  2. Nine
  3. Two
  4. Ten
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Correct answer: C. Two

1. One allows movement between layers. 2. The other does not. 3. So there are two types. _Source: OpenStax Introduction to Sociology 3e, Chapter 9, Social Stratification._

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