In expectation-states theory,status characteristics are either

A) achieved or ascribed.
B) actual or ideal.
C) specific or diffuse.
D) internal or external.
E) potential or attained.

Expectation-States Theory

A social theory that explains how individuals' expectations in a group setting influence the dynamics of status and influence within the group.

Status Characteristics

Attributes or qualities that influence an individual's standing or prestige within a social hierarchy, affecting interactions and perceptions.

Ascribed

A status or attribute assigned at birth or assumed involuntarily later in life, not based on individual merit or achievement.