The statement that ascribed statuses are not based on an individual’s abilities, efforts, or accomplishments is true. The term ascribed status denotes status that is obtained at birth, does not depend on the individual choices and can not be changed. Examples include: gender, eye color, race, and ethnicity. Achieved status on the other hand is status that is earned or chosen and affected by the individual's abilities, wishes, effort, choices... Examples include: lawyer, engineer, doctor,..