Sociologists call the entire ensemble of statuses occupied by an individual a (n):
A)achieved status
B)ascribed status
C)master status
D)role set
E)status set

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A status set refers to all of the individual's statuses, whether they are achieved or ascribed, and can include multiple master statuses and corresponding role sets. Therefore, choice E is the best option.

Sociologists Call the Entire Ensemble of Statuses Occupied by an Individual