An achieved status is a social position
A. that is assigned to an individual at birth.
B. "assigned" to a person by society without regard for the person's unique talents or characteristics.
C. that is given to an individual based upon his or her age, race, or gender.
D. attained by a person largely through his or her own efforts.
Answer: D
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a. dependence. b. acceptance. c. commitment. d. openness.
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A. help others to get by day by day. B. spread the burden of poverty. C. share whatever they have even though they are poor. D. do all of these.