Kyle spends a majority of his time playing with the other children in the neighborhood. His parents do not arrange or organize his time or activities other than school. They believe that he should be able to live out his childhood without pressures to grow up too fast. Based on Annette Lareau's work, in which social class would Kyle most likely be living?
A. under class
B. upper class
C. middle class
D. working class
Answer: D
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A) Are stereotypical B) Are not true for anybody C) Cannot be scientifically tested D) Are universal and timeless
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a. a community’s need can be satisfied. b. needs in the community meet the standard set by the community. c. there are additional resources can address the higher level need defined by Maslow. d. the next level of need can be addressed.
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a. the United States b. Germany c. Africa d. Japan
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A. jobs that pay less than minimum wage B. jobs that provide employer-sponsored retirement plans, health care benefits, paid sick leave, and paid holidays C. jobs that keep records of workers' occupational health and safety D. jobs that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has verified as using nondiscriminatory job practices