How have people attempted to gain, establish, and defend their prestige and social position over time?
What will be an ideal response?
Students can talk about social registers and family networks, attempts to establish family networks and protect “old money,” the use of exclusive clubs and organizations, control of media outlets, use of prestigious educational prep schools and colleges, the role of civic and philanthropic organizations, and so forth.
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Most industrialized societies, including the United States, are characterized by cultural __________
Fill in the blank with correct word
According to Baltes et al. (2006) life-span development consists of the dynamic interaction among all of the following factors except
A. geographic location B. growth C. maintenance D. loss regulation
Suppose an individual is afflicted with heart disease. Which of the following is a social factor that might have contributed to this illness?
A. The individual's parents died of heart disease. B. The individual works several jobs and does not have time to cook healthy food. C. The individual spends lots of time sitting playing video games. D. The individual has smoked throughout their life.
Unverified forms of information that are transmitted informally, usually originating from an unknown source, are known as ______.
A. rumors B. gossip C. anecdotes D. buzzes