Sean, 31, earns $10,000 a year as a seasonal worker at Macy's. His parents earn a combined income of $200,000 as lawyers. Which of these terms applies to Sean's position relative to his parents?
A. upward intergenerational mobility
B. upward intragenerational mobility
C. downward intergenerational mobility
D. downward horizontal mobility
Answer: C
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