What Do Sociologists Call It When an Individual Changes Her

question 36

Multiple Choice

What do sociologists call it when an individual changes her career but remains within the same social class?

• A) vertical social mobility
• B) structural mobility
• C) intragenerational mobility
• D) intergenerational mobility
• E) horizontal social mobility

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Study

A research design that follows the same subjects over a period of time, collecting data at multiple points to observe developments or changes.

Problems

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Divorce

refers to the legal process of terminating a marriage, which entails the cancelling or reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage.

Predictors

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