How does an achieved status differ from an ascribed one?

A. Both are types of positions assigned to individuals at birth; the difference lies in what one does with that position.
B. An achieved position is one that is obtained from one's own efforts while ascribed positions are assigned to us.
C. Both are types of positions which an individual works toward; the difference lies in what type of position one achieves.
D. An ascribed position is one that is obtained from one's own efforts while achieved positions are assigned to us.


Answer: B

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