Which of the Following Is One of the Key Patterns

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the key patterns revealed by studies of intergenerational mobility in industrialized nations?

• A) There is a common pattern toward agriculture-based occupations.
• B) Parental positions tend to have little effect on social mobility of children.
• C) Mobility opportunities are strongly influenced by structural factors.
• D) Intergenerational mobility has been decreasing in most countries.

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Definitions:

Antilock Brake Systems

A safety system in vehicles that prevents the wheels from locking up during braking, allowing the driver to maintain steering control.

Permanent-Magnet Wheel Speed Sensor

A sensor that uses a permanent magnet to detect wheel speed, often used in anti-lock braking systems.

Analog

Pertaining to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity such as spatial position or voltage.

Digital

Pertaining to technology that encodes data as discrete numerical values, often represented as ones and zeros, for processing, storage, and transmission.