Demography: social mobility: practice question

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PSM · Demography: social mobility

Sample item

In medical sociology, movement of an individual or group from one social class to another is called:

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Social mobility

Social mobility can be upward or downward, vertical or horizontal. Stratification is the hierarchical arrangement of classes, and socialisation is the process of learning social norms.

Option by option

  • A. Socialisation

    Socialisation is learning of norms.

  • B. Social mobility (correct)

    Correct. Movement between classes is social mobility.

  • C. Social stratification

    Stratification is the structure of layers.

  • D. Acculturation

    Acculturation is cultural change from contact between cultures.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is B, Social mobility. Social mobility can be upward or downward, vertical or horizontal.

Why is "Socialisation" not the answer?

Socialisation is learning of norms.

Why is "Social stratification" not the answer?

Stratification is the structure of layers.

Why is "Acculturation" not the answer?

Acculturation is cultural change from contact between cultures.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Demography: social mobility in PSM. Stratification is the hierarchical arrangement of classes, and socialisation is the process of learning social norms.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Demography: social mobility?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

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