When Sociologists Examine How Far an Individual Moves Up or Down

question 20

Multiple Choice

When sociologists examine how far an individual moves up or down the socioeconomic scale in his or her lifetime,they are studying:

• A) optimal mobility
• B) intergenerational mobility
• C) life change
• D) intragenerational mobility

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Definitions:

Depletion

The allocation of the cost of natural resources over their useful life, typically used in the mining, timber, petroleum, and similar industries.

Amortization

The process of gradually writing off the initial cost of an intangible asset over a period of time reflective of its useful life.

Depreciation

The distribution of a physical asset's cost across its lifespan, representing its diminishing value as time passes.

Accumulated Depreciation

Is the total depreciation of a company's fixed assets up to a specified time, reflecting how much of the asset's value has been used up.