Ramon is born into an upper-middle class family.At the age of 18,he develops schizophrenia.Because of difficulties with controlling his disorder,he is unable to keep a job,and eventually ends up living in an inner city rooming house.Which of the following hypotheses best explains Ramon's economic experiences?
A)social selection hypothesis
B)social contract hypothesis
C)social subordination hypothesis
D)social causation hypothesis
E)social stigmatization hypothesis

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The social selection hypothesis suggests that individuals with mental disorders may drift down the social ladder due to their inability to maintain employment or social status, which aligns with Ramon's experience.

Ramon Is Born into an Upper-Middle Class Family