Compare and Contrast Ascribed, Achieved, and Master Statuses

question 60

Essay

Compare and contrast ascribed, achieved, and master statuses. Provide an example of each.

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Definitions:

Positive Regard

Acceptance, love, and approval from others.

Conditional Positive Regard

Refers to accepting and loving someone only when they behave in a way that is acceptable or pleasing.

Actualizing

The process of making something real or bringing something into existence, often used in the context of personal growth and fulfilling potential.

Actualized

The process of realizing and expressing one's capabilities and creativities to their fullest extent.