The social standing granted to an individual within a group is called what?

• A. prestige
• B. power
• C. status
• D. role

Answer: (C)

Status refers to the social position a person holds within a group, along with the expectations, duties, and privileges that come with that position. It can be something you inherit or a position you work into, and within a group it helps shape how others treat you and how you’re expected to behave. This is different from prestige, which is the respect or admiration attached to that position; power, which is the ability to influence or control others; and role, which is the set of behaviors expected of someone in that position. So the term describes the standing itself within the social structure.