An Achieved Status Is a Social Position

question 12

Multiple Choice

An achieved status is a social position

• A)attained by a person largely through his or her own efforts.
• B)"assigned" to a person by society without regard for the person's unique talents or characteristics.
• C)that is assigned to an individual at birth.
• D)that is given to an individual based upon his or her age,race,or gender.

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