Eva starred in a successful film over the summer. When she returns to school in the fall, she finds that everyone, including her teachers, are giving her preferential treatment. What is this an example of?

A status set refers to the collection of all the social statuses that an individual occupies at one time. While Eva has multiple statuses, such as being a student and a film star, her experience is not merely about having a range of statuses but rather how one status dominates her interactions.

Role strain occurs when an individual faces difficulties or conflicts within a single social role due to competing demands. Although Eva may experience pressure to meet the expectations of a film star, the scenario described primarily highlights the impact of her master status rather than strain within a singular role.

Role conflict arises when there are incompatible demands between two or more roles that a person occupies. In Eva's situation, her status as a film star does not conflict with her role as a student; instead, it enhances her social standing, as evidenced by the preferential treatment she receives.