The movement of a person from one social position to another of a different rank is called:
Correct answer: B. Vertical mobility
- A. Social change
- B. Vertical mobility
- C. Status group
- D. None of theseMental Health
Explanation
Vertical mobility means moving up or down the social hierarchy, such as changing from a lower-status occupation to a higher-status one. Social change refers to transformation in society as a whole, not one person’s rank change.
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