The Credentialism Approach in Understanding Sociology and Education Advocates That

question 65

Multiple Choice

The credentialism approach in understanding sociology and education advocates that:

• A) the content of education is its most important component
• B) the credential implies having training and skills necessary to do a job and is equal in importance to the content
• C) the credential is valid only if it stems from quality content and a common cultural environment in the classroom
• D) the creation of a common culture in educational environments
• E) the content is much less important than the diploma or credential itself

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Definitions:

Expert Power

A form of power derived from possessing specialized knowledge or expertise that others value.

Referent Power

The ability to control another’s behavior because of the individual’s desire to identify with the power source.

Bathsheba Syndrome

Ethical failure amongst leaders, characterized by a sense of invulnerability that leads to poor personal decisions and misconduct.

Intoxicating

Having a substantial and often negative or overwhelming impact on mental or emotional state, typically related to substances but can also apply to experiences.