Which of the Following Statements Is Not True of the Social

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true of the social mobility patterns observed in the United States?

• A) Few children of white-collar workers become blue-collar workers.
• B) Most mobility moves are short in distance.
• C) The opportunities for the children of nonprofessionals to become professionals are substantial.
• D) The long-term trend in social mobility has been upward, but since the 1970s this trend has reversed.

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