According to Critiques of Davis and Moore, Why Do Pools

question 142

Multiple Choice

According to critiques of Davis and Moore, why do pools of talent lay unrealized?

• A) because people do not always know where to look
• B) because many talented individuals lose their "edge" due to work in menial positions
• C) because many talented individuals cannot afford to take advantage of all opportunities
• D) because talented people are ignored unless they exhibit the correct class characteristics

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