An achieved status is a social position
A) assigned to a group without regard for unique talents or characteristics.
B) assigned to an individual at birth.
C) that is within our power to change.
D) given to a person based upon that person's age, race, or gender.

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An achieved status is a social position that an individual acquires on the basis of merit; it is a position that is earned or chosen and reflects a person's skills, abilities, and efforts.

An Achieved Status Is a Social Position