Most people occupy many statuses at a particular point in time (e.g.,student,son or daughter,employee,citizen).This list of statuses is known as the:
A) ascribed status.
B) achieved status.
C) status set.
D) master status.

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The list of multiple statuses that an individual occupies at a particular point in time is known as the status set. Ascribed status refers to social positions that are assigned to individuals based on characteristics they have no control over, such as gender, race, or social class. Achieved status refers to positions that individuals acquire based on their own efforts, skills, or abilities. Master status refers to a status that is so important that it overrides all other statuses and becomes the defining characteristic of an individual's identity. While individuals may have a master status, most people occupy multiple statuses at the same time, and these combined statuses make up their overall status set.

Most People Occupy Many Statuses at a Particular Point in Time