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Social Cognition and Social Class

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Social Cognition and Social Class, exploring how social class influences our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to social class?

  1. Income

  2. Education

  3. Occupation

  4. Personality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Personality is not a factor that directly determines social class, although it may influence an individual's ability to achieve a higher social class.

According to social cognitive theory, how do people's beliefs about social class influence their behavior?

  1. They adopt the values and behaviors of the social class they aspire to.

  2. They conform to the norms and expectations of their own social class.

  3. They develop negative attitudes towards members of other social classes.

  4. They become more likely to engage in criminal behavior.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social cognitive theory suggests that people's beliefs about social class can motivate them to adopt the values and behaviors of the social class they aspire to, in order to improve their own social status.

What is the term for the tendency to perceive members of other social classes as being more different from oneself than they actually are?

  1. Social categorization

  2. Social comparison

  3. Social stereotyping

  4. Social discrimination


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social stereotyping refers to the tendency to perceive members of other social classes as being more different from oneself than they actually are, based on preconceived notions and generalizations.

Which of the following is an example of prejudice?

  1. Believing that all members of a particular social class are lazy.

  2. Assuming that someone from a lower social class is less intelligent.

  3. Discriminating against someone based on their social class.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prejudice encompasses negative attitudes, beliefs, and feelings towards members of a particular social class, including generalizations, assumptions, and discriminatory behaviors.

What is the term for the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities among different social classes?

  1. Social inequality

  2. Social stratification

  3. Social mobility

  4. Social cohesion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social inequality refers to the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities among different social classes, resulting in disparities in wealth, income, education, and access to healthcare and other essential services.

Which of the following is an example of discrimination based on social class?

  1. Denying someone a job opportunity because of their social class.

  2. Charging higher prices for goods and services to members of a lower social class.

  3. Providing better healthcare services to members of a higher social class.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Discrimination based on social class can manifest in various forms, including denying job opportunities, charging higher prices for goods and services, and providing unequal access to healthcare and other essential services.

What is the term for the process by which individuals move from one social class to another?

  1. Social mobility

  2. Social stratification

  3. Social inequality

  4. Social cohesion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social mobility refers to the process by which individuals move from one social class to another, either upward or downward, through changes in income, education, occupation, or other factors.

Which of the following factors can contribute to upward social mobility?

  1. Acquiring higher education

  2. Obtaining a well-paying job

  3. Marrying someone from a higher social class

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Upward social mobility can be influenced by various factors, including acquiring higher education, obtaining a well-paying job, marrying someone from a higher social class, and inheriting wealth or property.

What is the term for the tendency for people to interact with and form relationships with others who are similar to themselves in terms of social class?

  1. Social homophily

  2. Social stratification

  3. Social inequality

  4. Social cohesion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social homophily refers to the tendency for people to interact with and form relationships with others who are similar to themselves in terms of social class, background, values, and beliefs.

Which of the following is an example of a social class stereotype?

  1. Believing that all wealthy people are greedy.

  2. Assuming that all working-class people are uneducated.

  3. Thinking that all members of the upper class are snobbish.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social class stereotypes are generalizations about the characteristics and behaviors of people belonging to a particular social class, often based on limited information or prejudice.

What is the term for the process by which people's social class influences their health and well-being?

  1. Social stratification

  2. Social inequality

  3. Social mobility

  4. Social epidemiology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social epidemiology is the study of how social class and other social factors influence the distribution of health and disease in a population.

Which of the following is an example of a social class-based health disparity?

  1. Higher rates of chronic diseases among lower-income individuals.

  2. Lower life expectancy for people living in poverty.

  3. Disproportionate access to healthcare services for marginalized communities.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social class-based health disparities refer to the unequal distribution of health outcomes and access to healthcare services among different social classes, leading to poorer health outcomes for individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

What is the term for the tendency for people to perceive their own social class as being superior to other social classes?

  1. Social dominance orientation

  2. Social stratification

  3. Social inequality

  4. Social cohesion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social dominance orientation refers to the tendency for people to perceive their own social class as being superior to other social classes, and to support social policies that maintain or increase their group's dominance.

Which of the following is an example of a social class-based conflict?

  1. Strikes and protests by workers demanding better wages and working conditions.

  2. Political debates over tax policies that affect different social classes.

  3. Disputes over access to resources and opportunities between different social groups.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social class-based conflicts can manifest in various forms, including strikes and protests by workers, political debates over economic policies, and disputes over access to resources and opportunities between different social groups.

What is the term for the process by which social class differences are transmitted from one generation to the next?

  1. Social reproduction

  2. Social stratification

  3. Social inequality

  4. Social mobility


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social reproduction refers to the process by which social class differences are transmitted from one generation to the next, through mechanisms such as inheritance, education, and occupational attainment.

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