Which of These Is a Realistic Concern with Regard to Requiring

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a realistic concern with regard to requiring all high school seniors to pass a graduation test in order to earn a diploma?

• A) It is likely that virtually all students would be qualified to pass such an exam.
• B) The financial costs associated with failing students would create a huge incentive for states to develop exams with very low requirements for passing.
• C) Holding back large numbers of students from graduating would eventually cause U.S. colleges and universities to have too few enrollees to stay open.
• D) Requiring an exit exam for high school would devalue the worth of a high school diploma at a time when fewer students are planning to attend college.

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Definitions:

Role Ambiguity

A situation where an individual lacks clear or sufficient information regarding their role, responsibilities, or expectations within a group or organization.

Interrole Conflict

A psychological conflict arising when the expectations of different roles an individual plays are in opposition.

Intrarole Conflict

A situation where there is a conflict within a single role due to conflicting demands or expectations associated with that role.

Role Drain

The exhaustion or strain experienced by individuals who attempt to fulfill multiple roles simultaneously, potentially leading to decreased effectiveness in those roles.