The social class into which a consumer works his or her way into is referred to as his or her _____.
A) achieved status
B) ideal status
C) ascribed status
D) desired status

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Achieved status refers to the social class that a person has attained through their efforts and accomplishments, as opposed to an ascribed status which is assigned at birth or by other factors outside of their control. The other answer choices are not correct because ideal status refers to a person's perception of their desired position in society, and desired status is not a commonly used term in sociology.

The Social Class into Which a Consumer Works His or Her