Which Concept Refers to a Social Position That Is Assumed

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which concept refers to a social position that is assumed voluntarily and that reflects a significant measure of personal ability and effort?

• A)active role
• B)master status
• C)ascribed status
• D)achieved status

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Definitions:

Humanistic Psychologists

Psychologists dedicated to exploring individual potential, emphasizing personal growth and the pursuit of self-actualization.

Self-concept

Self-concept is an individual's perception of themselves, encompassing beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about one's identity, abilities, and values.

Ideal Self

A person's conception of how they would like to be, often serving as a motivational guide for behavior and self-improvement.

Unconscious Mind

A section of the psyche responsible for holding emotions, ideas, impulses, and recollections that are not in the realm of our conscious perception.