All of the statuses that an individual occupies at any given time constitute his or her:
A) ascribed status.
B) achieved status.
C) status set.
D) master status.

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A status set refers to all the statuses that an individual occupies at any given time. Ascribed status refers to a status that is given to an individual at birth, such as gender or race. Achieved status refers to a status that is earned through an individual's effort or actions, such as occupation or education. Master status refers to a status that is seen as most important in shaping an individual's identity and experiences, such as being a doctor or a criminal. Therefore, the best choice is C.

All of the Statuses That an Individual Occupies at Any