Most People Occupy Many Statuses at a Particular Point in Time

question 30

Multiple Choice

Most people occupy many statuses at a particular point in time (e.g.,student,son or daughter,employee,citizen) .This list of statuses is known as the:

• A) ascribed status.
• B) achieved status.
• C) status set.
• D) master status.

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Definitions:

Covered

In various contexts, it refers to something being overlaid or protected by another layer or being included within the scope of something (e.g., insurance).

Ostracism

A social phenomenon where an individual or group is excluded or ignored by other individuals or groups.

Autonomy Needs

The psychological necessity for individuals to feel self-governing and in control of their own choices and actions.

Chain Migration

A social process by which immigrants from a particular town follow others from that town to a particular city or neighborhood, whether in their home country or abroad.