When sociologists examine how far an individual moves up or down the socioeconomic scale in his or her lifetime,they are studying:
A) optimal mobility
B) intergenerational mobility
C) life change
D) intragenerational mobility

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Intragenerational mobility refers to the movement up or down the socioeconomic scale within an individual's lifetime. Therefore, this is the best choice for the given question. Option A, optimal mobility, is not a sociological term. Option B, intergenerational mobility, refers to the movement up or down the socioeconomic scale between generations. Option C, life change, is too broad and does not specifically refer to socioeconomic mobility.

When Sociologists Examine How Far an Individual Moves Up or Down