Social Stratification Practice Quiz 1 Coombe 28

A __ system is one where a person is assigned a status at birth and remains at that level throughout life.

• closed

• open

• flexible

• dynamic

In an __ system, movement between the status levels is possible.

• open

• closed

• static

• rigid

The __ theory sees stratification as a necessary feature for the stability of society.

• functionalist

• conflict

• symbolic interactionist

• feminist

Fill in the blank with the correct words. __ mobility refers to movement within a social class or stratum.

• horizontal

• vertical

• lateral

• diagonal

Fill in the blank with the correct words. __ is the standard of living below the minimum level considered adequate by society.

• poverty

• wealth

• luxury

• affluence

What term describes a system where resources and rewards are distributed based on achieved statuses?

• Caste system

• Class system

• Closed system

• Open system

Which theory views competition over scarce resources as the cause of social stratification?

• Functionalist theory

• Conflict theory

• Interactionist theory

• Structural theory

The movement between social classes over several generations is known as:

• Horizontal mobility

• Vertical mobility

• Intragenerational mobility

• Intergenerational mobility

Which method of determining social class involves asking individuals to rank others in the community?

• Reputational method

• Subjective method

What percentage of the U.S. population lives below the poverty line?

• 10%

• 13%

• 20%

• 25%