Which of the following is true of socioeconomic status (SES)?
A)Parents from middle-SES groups tend to emphasize intellectual curiosity.
B)People from high SES backgrounds perform less disengagement cues than people from low SES backgrounds.
C)Parents from high SES groups emphasize acceptance of what others think.
D)People from middle-SES groups tend to hesitate in expressing their desires to authority figures.

Question

Which of the following is true of socioeconomic status (SES)? 
A)Parents from middle-SES groups tend to emphasize intellectual curiosity.
B)People from high SES backgrounds perform less disengagement cues than people from low SES backgrounds.
C)Parents from high SES groups emphasize acceptance of what others think.
D)People from middle-SES groups tend to hesitate in expressing their desires to authority figures.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has shown that parents from middle-SES groups tend to emphasize intellectual curiosity and achievement in their children.

Answer: B 
 Studies have found that people from high SES backgrounds tend to display fewer disengagement cues (such as fidgeting or looking away) during conversations, indicating a higher level of engagement and social skills.

Answer: C 
 Parents from high SES groups tend to emphasize independence, self-expression, and critical thinking, rather than simply accepting what others think or say.

Answer: D 
 There is no evidence to suggest that people from middle-SES groups tend to hesitate in expressing their desires to authority figures.

Which of the Following Is True of Socioeconomic Status (SES)