A Cline

question 29

Multiple Choice

A cline:

• A)is continuous variation that follows a continuum.
• B)is variation that falls into discrete categories.
• C)describes the pattern of occurrence of trisomy 18.
• D)was used to describe human variation as early as the Renaissance.

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Definitions:

Ascribed Status

A social position assigned at birth or involuntarily later in life, not based on achievements or abilities.

Individual's Control

The power or influence a person has over their own decisions and actions in various aspects of life, including personal, social, and professional domains.

Ascribed Statuses

Social positions a person is born into, such as race, gender, and family background, as opposed to achieved statuses, which are acquired through personal effort.

Achieved Statuses

Social positions that individuals gain through their own efforts, skills, or accomplishments, as opposed to those inherited or assigned at birth.