One of the Latent Functions of Education Is Called __________

question 96

Multiple Choice

One of the latent functions of education is called __________, in which people learn individualism and competition, conformity to mainstream norms, obedience to authority, passive consumption of ideas, and acceptance of social inequality.

• A) The hidden curriculum
• B) The credential society
• C) The chilly climate
• D) The latent syllabus

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Structures made of DNA and protein found in the nucleus of cells that carry genetic information from one generation to the next.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Antidepressant Medication

These are drugs designed to improve symptoms of depression by adjusting the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

IQ

Intelligence Quotient, a score derived from standardized tests designed to measure human intelligence and cognitive abilities.