Which of the following is an example of social placement?
a. A teacher requiring her class to say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning
b. A bell being rung to signal a class change
c. A guidance counselor telling a student they should take advanced math over art
d. A teacher enforcing deadlines on projects
Answer: C
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What will be an ideal response?
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).