A(n) _____ is a social position that a person attains through personal effort or assumes voluntarily.
A) achieved status
B) assigned status
C) ascribed status
D) attributed status
E) designated status

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Achieved status is a social position that an individual gains based on merit or personal effort, distinguishing it from ascribed status, which is assigned at birth or assumed involuntarily.

A(n) _____ Is a Social Position That a Person Attains