Which of the Following Statements Is True of High School

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of high school dropouts?

• A)Adolescents who adopt adult roles early, such as marrying and becoming a parent at a young age, are not likely to drop out of high school.
• B)Dropouts are more likely to be employed and have high income, stable jobs in future.
• C)Dropouts are more likely to develop delinquency, criminal behavior, and substance abuse.
• D)Adolescents from high income households and small urban areas are at high risk of becoming high school dropouts.

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Definitions:

Dominant Position

A situation in which a business or entity holds a major share of the market or has a significant influence over the market conditions.

Large Firms

Corporations or enterprises that operate on a large scale, often having significant market power and capitalization.

Monopolistically Competitive

This describes a market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power.

Marginal Cost

The added cost incurred from producing one more unit of a product or service, essentially the derivative of the total cost with respect to quantity.