Professor Smith Has Been Teaching at the College for 25

question 57

Multiple Choice

Professor Smith has been teaching at the college for 25 years. She has used the same tests and assignments for her entire time at the college. The average grade in Professor Smith's sociology class was 73 percent in 1998, but the average grade was 84 percent in 2008. This trend of assigning higher grades than previously assigned to students for completing the same work is called:

• A) the hidden curriculum
• B) grade inflation
• C) human capital
• D) credentialism

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Definitions:

Head Injuries

Physical trauma to the head, which can result in damage to the skull, brain, scalp, or underlying tissues, potentially leading to serious health issues.

Event Recording

A method of observational recording where specific events or behaviors are documented each time they occur within a designated period.

Time Period

A distinct, measurable duration in which events occur or conditions prevail.

Subjects' Awareness

The extent to which individuals are cognizant of or conscious about particular subjects, events, or conditions.