A Master Status Is the Perception That a Person Will

question 44

Multiple Choice

A master status is the perception that a person will:

• A) strive to be superior to others.
• B) be seen only in terms of a stigmatizing attribute rather than as the total self.
• C) always be prejudiced by those who are more mature.
• D) will define themselves largely based on the groups that he or she belongs to.

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Definitions:

Juvenile Delinquency

Refers to anti-social or criminal behavior by individuals under the age of 18.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development.

Conduct Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated.

Juvenile Delinquency

Illegal or delinquent behaviors committed by minors.