Sam Is from a Working-Class Family, and His Father Did

Multiple Choice

Sam is from a working-class family, and his father did not have enough money to put him through school. However, with the help of scholarships and part-time jobs, Sam was able to get into a good school and eventually secured a well-paid job. In this case, Sam has experienced _____.

A) status float
B) status crystallization
C) social facilitation
D) class fragmentation
E) upward mobility