In one community, doctors and teachers are considered to have the most honored jobs, then business managers, and then those who work in politics. The more honored the job, the more income and influence the person holding the position has. This job ranking represents a
A) social network.
B) in-group.
C) social circuit.
D) status hierarchy.

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The job ranking described in the scenario represents a status hierarchy, which is a ranking of positions in terms of their power, prestige, and access to resources within a society or group. This hierarchy determines the distribution of rewards and resources, such as income and influence, based on the perceived importance of jobs. The higher the position in the hierarchy, the more access one has to these resources, and the more honored the job is considered. This is different from a social network, which refers to the relationships and connections between individuals and groups, and an in-group, which refers to a group that an individual belongs to and identifies with. A social circuit is not a relevant concept in this scenario.

In One Community, Doctors and Teachers Are Considered to Have