Which of the following statements about social roles is correct?
A. Social roles are always performed in the same manner by those holding ascribed, but not achieved, statuses.
B. Actual performance of a role varies from individual to individual.
C. Role expectations and actual role performances never vary.
D. The roles that belong to a social status are always performed in the same manner.
Answer: B
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