Which of the Following Statements Is Not True of the Social

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true of the social mobility patterns observed in the United States?

A) Few children of white-collar workers become blue-collar workers.
B) Most mobility moves are short in distance.
C) The opportunities for the children of nonprofessionals to become professionals are substantial.
D) The long-term trend in social mobility has been upward, but since the 1970s this trend has reversed.