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:

Vocational Identity

A sense of personal suitability to a particular profession or occupational category, often developed during adolescence.

Identity Foreclosure

A stage in identity development where an individual commits to an identity without exploring options, often based on the expectations of others rather than personal choice.

Religious Identities

Aspects of an individual's identity shaped by their beliefs, practices, and affiliations with religious or spiritual groups.

Role Confusion

A stage in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory where an individual struggles to form a clear sense of self or place in society.