Question

1. a plumber who takes a new job as an electrician, with a similar income and social standing, is experiencing: (1 point)

a) vertical mobility
b) intergenerational mobility
c) horizontal mobility
d) intragenerational mobility

1. what concept describes a system where advancement is based on individual achievement or ability rather than inherited status? (1 point)

a) feudalism
b) meritocracy
c) caste system

Explanation:

1. Question 13: Horizontal mobility refers to a change in occupation without a significant change in social - class position, income, or status. The plumber becoming an electrician with similar income and social standing fits this concept.
2. Question 14: Meritocracy is a social system where advancement is based on individual achievement or ability rather than inherited status.

Answer:

1. C. Horizontal mobility
2. B. Meritocracy