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CLEP Social Sciences

Category - Social Sciences

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Michael is an “A” student at Catembung High School. He is a Filipino-American male. Based upon this information, what is Michael’s achieved status?
  1. Michael is an “A” student.
  2. Michael is male.
  3. Michael is a Filipino-American.
  4. Michael has no achieved status.
Explanation
Answer - A - Based upon this information, Michael’s achieved status is as an “A” student.

Key Takeaway: Remember that an achieved status is one that is largely attached to a person based upon an achievement that one has done through their own doing. Being an “A” student, a doctor, or being a history major in college would all be examples of achieved statuses. Achieved status is the opposite of an ascribed status.
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