Trisha grew up in a drug-ridden inner-city neighborhood. Through sheer determination and intelligence, Trisha is now a medical doctor teaching on the staff of a large university hospital. Trisha is proud of what she has accomplished, but sometimes she feels like she isn't quite sure who she really is. The concept of ________ assesses the impact of such inconsistencies.

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Status crystallization refers to the consistency or inconsistency of an individual's social status across various dimensions such as education, income, and occupation. Trisha's feelings of uncertainty about her identity despite her achievements can be related to inconsistencies in her social status.

Trisha Grew Up in a Drug-Ridden Inner-City Neighborhood