MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 266: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 266
3. Suppose that a pre-modernist moves up from the lower class to the upper class because the government recognized his skills as a craftsman. Which of the following is true about this pattern of social mobility?
I. The pre-modernist experienced intergenerational mobility.
II. The pre-modernist experienced intragenerational mobility.
III. This pre-modern society practiced meritocracy.
- A. I only
- B. II only
- C. I and III only
- D. II and III only
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Item I is false: intergenerational mobility is the mobility across generations. This usually occurs when the child has a higher or lower social class than their parents (choices A and C can be eliminated). Note that both remaining answer choices include Item II so it must be true: unlike intergenerational mobility, intragenerational mobility is the mobility within the generation for an individual. The pre-modernist moved up in social class within his lifetime. Item III is true: meritocracy is the system in which power and prestige are given to those who have the skills to be appointed in the upper class. The pre-modernist gained mobility through his craftsmanship skills (choice B can be eliminated and choice D is correct).