Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Ascribed and Achieved

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between ascribed and achieved status?

• A) Ascribed status cannot be noticed physically, whereas achieved status is physically notable.
• B) Unlike ascribed status, achieved status dictates social standing.
• C) Unlike ascribed status, achieved status remains the same from the time of birth.
• D) Ascribed status cannot be controlled, whereas achieved status can be controlled and changed.
• E) Ascribed status is variable, whereas achieved status is invariable.

Recognize strategies older individuals use to compensate for cognitive and sensory declines.

Grasp the correlation between lifestyle factors and cognitive health in aging.

Appreciate the variation in cognitive abilities among the elderly and the potential for preservation of certain cognitive functions.

Comprehend the prevalence and effects of neurocognitive disorders in the elderly.

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Definitions:

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Accessory Olfactory Bulb

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Neurotransmitters

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Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating mood, motivation, and reward.