Being born into a wealthy family is a(n) __________ status, but becoming an engineer is a(n) __________.
A) ascribed; achieved status
B) ascribed; status set
C) achieved; ascribed status
D) master; achieved status

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Being born into a wealthy family is an ascribed status because it is assigned at birth, while becoming an engineer is an achieved status because it is earned through personal effort.

Being Born into a Wealthy Family Is A(n) __________ Status