John was born into a working-class family and, thanks to his own and his parents’ hard work, was able to attend college, graduate, and find a very well-paying job. John now considers himself to be middle class and has thus experienced _____ mobility.

A. intergenerational
B. intragenerational
C. extragenerational
D. co-generational


Answer: A

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