A recognizable social position that an individual occupies,such as student or professor,is known as a:
A) status.
B) role.
C) pattern.
D) place.

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A status is a socially defined position that an individual occupies, such as a student or professor. It is an essential element of social structure and influences the behavior, attitudes, and expectations of individuals who occupy a particular status. A role, on the other hand, refers to the set of expectations, rights, and obligations associated with a particular status, such as the role of a professor or a student. Patterns and places are not related to the concept of social status.

A Recognizable Social Position That an Individual Occupies,such as Student