The Standard Occupational Classification System (SOC) Has What Use

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Standard Occupational Classification System (SOC) has what use?

• A)keeping track of how many people are working in a given field
• B)keeping track of median salaries
• C)applying a six-digit code to all occupations for career exploration
• D)indexing outdated jobs

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Definitions:

Clusters

Groups or sets of similar things or people gathered or occurring closely together.

Behavior Tendencies

Refers to patterns or predispositions to act in certain ways across different situations and over time.

Empirically Derived

Developed or produced based on observed and measured phenomena rather than theory or pure logic.

Defense Mechanisms

Defense mechanisms that operate below the level of consciousness to fend off anxiety linked to unacceptable emotions or ideas.