Research in child development often examines variables such as social class and socioeconomic status to make predictions about behaviors. Which of the following children lives in a setting that most closely fits the norms for his or her social class and socioeconomic status?

a. Dorinda is ten years old and lives in a working class neighborhood. Her family's annual income is around $40,000. Her mother and father both have college degrees. Her mother is a stay-at-home mom.
b. Aubrey is a single child living with his dad in a middle-class neighborhood. His family's annual income is around $90,000. His dad didn't finish high school and works three jobs.
c. Sunita is a teenager who lives in an upper class neighborhood with her mom and stepdad. Her parents have professional jobs and her mom inherited family wealth.
d. DeMarcus is fourteen and lives with his mom and grandmother in a working class neighborhood. His mom has a graduate degree and a professional job. The family's annual income is $120,000.


C

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