An Ascribed Status Is a Social Position

question 75

Multiple Choice

An ascribed status is a social position

• A)attained by a person largely through his or her own effort.
• B)assigned to a person without regard to the person's unique characteristics or talents.
• C)based solely on income and wealth.
• D)based solely on lifestyle.

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A psychological disorder marked by significant fluctuations in mood that range from manic or hypomanic episodes to depressive episodes.

Manic Episodes

Periods of extremely elevated mood, energy, and unusual thought patterns, often associated with bipolar disorder.

Depakote

A medication typically used in the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraine headaches, known chemically as divalproex sodium.

Antidepressant Medications

Drugs prescribed to alleviate symptoms of depression, affecting chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with this condition.