Which of the Following Facts Is True About Social Mobility

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following facts is true about social mobility?

• A) The United States has about the same amount of social mobility as other wealthy countries.
• B) Until recent decades, social class persistence was mitigated somewhat by estate taxes.
• C) Most people do rise above the social class into which they were born.
• D) Members of the middle class tend to have more social mobility than those at the ends of the spectrum.

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Definitions:

Atheoretical

Lacking a theoretical basis, not guided by a theory.

Empirical

Based on observations or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Rationally Constructed

Developed or created based on logical reasoning and thoughtful consideration.

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A theory and method used in education and psychology to model the relationship between individuals' skills or traits and their performance on test items.