Becky's mother is an architect and her father is a college professor. Becky left home at age 16 to live with her boyfriend. When their relationship ended, Becky no longer communicated with her parents and did not return to high school. After working briefly at a fast?food restaurant, Becky started panhandling (asking for money from passersby) at a shopping area located adjacent to a large university. Becky's situation is an example of __________ mobility.

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Becky's situation is an example of vertical mobility because she experienced a downward shift in her social status and economic position, moving from a stable family environment to a more precarious lifestyle.

Becky's Mother Is an Architect and Her Father Is a College