Keri Is a Mother, a Parole Officer, and a Softball

question 67

Multiple Choice

Keri is a mother, a parole officer, and a softball player.These positions make up Keri's _____.

• A) role set
• B) status set
• C) master status
• D) achieved status
• E) ascribed status

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Definitions:

Situational Attribution

The process of attributing a person's behavior to external or situational factors, as opposed to internal dispositions.

Dispositional

Relating to inherent qualities or tendencies of a person's character or temperament.

Social Prescriptions

Norms and expectations that define appropriate behavior for individuals in various social positions and contexts.

Stable

A condition or state that is steady and unchanging, often used to describe an equilibrium in various contexts.