One status tends to take rank above all others. The status that plays the greatest role in shaping a person’s life and determining his or her social identity is called a(n)

Question

a.
achieved status.
c.
master status.
b.
ascribed status.
d.
professional status

Answer 1

The correct answer is c. master status. A master status is a social status that holds particular importance for an individual, often overshadowing other statuses they may hold and significantly shaping their identity and how others perceive them.