Gas prices rise pennies at a time, triggering little change to driving habits. However, at some point the price becomes so high that large numbers of people begin to change their behavior. This point is called the
a. price point.
b. maximum point.
c. tipping point.
d. supply and demand imbalance.
c
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a. I2C0S b. C3POS c. DINKS d. TIFWOCS
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. A social class is a segment or layer within a stratification system. b. A stratification system is part of one's social class. c. The number of layers in a stratification system is independent of the concept of class. d. The number of social classes within a stratification system is always the same. e. Social class is based on economic factors only; stratification is based on a number of different factors.
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a. The low value that they placed on marriage b. Affordability of marrying a low-income man c. Afraid that they would have to be deferent to their husbands d. High levels of infidelity