Describe the differences between ascribed status and achieved status. Give examples to support your answer.

What will be an ideal response?


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Sociology

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A. are well-trained in pain management. B. are especially likely to undertreat chronic pain among minorities. C. are especially likely to prescribe pain medication to women. D. do not allow drug trafficking laws to influence how they treat chronic pain. E. are typically unconcerned about the risk of addiction when treating chronic pain. 

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According to the text, the most significant outcome of the Perry Project was

a. decrease in criminal behavior. b. increase in use of welfare services. c. its effect on educational attainment. d. increased pregnancy rates. e. None of the above were significant outcomes.

Sociology

Japan has the oldest population in the world

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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High consumption of news and information has been found to correlate to

a. high levels of voting. b. lack of interest in the environment. c. lack of communication on social issues. d. indifference to social change.

Sociology