An ascribed status is a social position
A)attained by a person largely through his or her own effort.
B)assigned to a person without regard to the person's unique characteristics or talents.
C)based solely on income and wealth.
D)based solely on lifestyle.

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An ascribed status is a social position that is assigned to a person without regard to the person's unique characteristics or talents. It is typically based on factors such as age, race, gender, or family background, which are not within the individual's control. Therefore, option B is the best choice. The other options (A, C, and D) do not accurately describe an ascribed status.

An Ascribed Status Is a Social Position