Praxis II: Sociology Exam Prep

Answer - B - “Hard work is less important than luck” would not be associated with the idea of meritocracy.

Key Takeaway: A meritocracy is an ideology in which appointments and positions are assigned based upon an individual’s abilities, experiences, or intelligence. Hence, in the example above, hard work would be much more important than luck. Through hard work, morals, intelligence, etc., a person has the ability to change their social situation and status.