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

Recognize the classification and characteristics of cognitive disabilities.

Understand the role of environmental and genetic factors in explaining differences in cognitive abilities among different racial, ethnic, and gender groups.

Compare and contrast the cognitive skills differences between genders and their potential origins.

Understand how intelligence tests are developed, standardized, and utilized to establish norms.

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Definitions:

Victorian Era

A period in British history during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), noted for its strict social morality, industrial advancements, and imperial expansion.

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The capacity for sexual feelings, behaviors, and identities, and the ways in which individuals and cultures interpret and express these feelings and behaviors.

Sociology

The examination of societal structures, encompassing the dynamics of social connections, interactions among individuals, and cultural aspects.

Jean Baudrillard

A French sociologist, philosopher, and cultural theorist known for his analysis of media, simulation, and hyperreality.