A(n)______________status is a social position a person assumes voluntarily as a result of personal choice,merit,or direct effort.
A)achieved
B)socioeconomic
C)ascribed
D)valued

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Achieved status is a social position that an individual acquires on the basis of merit, direct effort, or personal choice. It is in contrast to ascribed status, which is a social position that a person is assigned at birth or that is assigned to them involuntarily later in life (such as race, gender, or social class). Socioeconomic and valued are not appropriate choices as they do not fit the definition of achieved status.

A(n)______________status Is a Social Position a Person Assumes Voluntarily as a Result