Which of the Following Statements About an Ascribed Status Is

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about an ascribed status is correct?

• A) It is easy to change when an individual becomes older.
• B) It has the same social meaning in every society.
• C) It is based on an individual's skills.
• D) It is generally biological in origin, but significant mainly because of the social meanings attached to it within a given culture.

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Definitions:

Numeric Filing System

A filing system that organizes files by numbers instead of names. Each patient is assigned a number in the order in which she joins the practice.

Filing System

An organized method of storing information or documents for easy retrieval and maintenance.

Patient Confidentiality

The ethical and legal duty of healthcare professionals to protect personal health information of patients from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Housing Files

Files or documents related to housing, often encompassing leases, mortgages, and other property-related records.