Research on class and prestige often finds that people are hesitant to identify themselves as upper class. This occurs because samples typically do not include wealthy persons and because:
A) many of those who are well-off do not see themselves as such.
B) sociologists tend to be wealthy and they shelter themselves from the scrutiny of the public.
C) wealthy people only exist on television.
D) wealthy people are more likely to have servants respond to surveys for them.
E) there are so few people in this group, that they are thought to be irrelevant.

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Many wealthy individuals may not perceive themselves as wealthy because they compare themselves to those who are even more affluent, or they may downplay their socioeconomic status due to societal norms or values.

Research on Class and Prestige Often Finds That People Are