Which of the following characterizes the credentialized society?
a. Credentials do not necessarily cause the recipient to perform the job better.
b. A degree or certificate has become necessary to obtain a large number of jobs.
c. Colleges and universities have become gatekeepers, allowing only certain people to obtain credentials.
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
Question 2
Nancy has been labeled a slow learner. She is placed in classes along with other slow learners on the basis of various testing and evaluation procedures. This testing and placement is known as:
a. standardizing.
b. the hidden curriculum.
c. tracking.
d. segregation.
e. best-interests placement.
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