Which among the followings is not a pattern variable according to Parsons?
A)Ascription and Achievement
B)Affectivity and Effectivity
C)Expressive and Instrumental
D)Diffuseness and Specificity

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Parsons' pattern variables are a framework to understand the choices individuals make in social interactions. The options A, B, and D (Ascription vs. Achievement, Affectivity vs. Effectivity, and Diffuseness vs. Specificity) are part of Parsons' pattern variables. Option C (Expressive vs. Instrumental) is not a pattern variable according to Parsons; it's a distinction used in other sociological theories to differentiate between types of roles or actions, but not specifically categorized as a pattern variable by Talcott Parsons.

Which Among the Followings Is Not a Pattern Variable According