Jamal's family is poor. His low socioeconomic status reflects more than just money. It is better characterized as ______.

A. how we expect him to behave, the beliefs we expect him to have, and his cultural values as passed from one generation to the next
B. his place in society based on his economic standing but also his educational and occupational opportunities
C. his place in society based on his culture, race, and religion
D. how his development can be expected to differ from others' based on his culture


Answer: B

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