What Is the Main Reason Why Members of the Civil

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason why members of the civil service are hired based on qualifications and education?

• A) Other hiring practices are considered to be discriminatory and therefore illegal.
• B) Hiring based on qualifications helps insulate these workers from partisan politics.
• C) The civil service requires workers who are highly skilled and trained in technical areas.
• D) Other hiring practices have historically led to overly qualified candidates.

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Definitions:

Mind

The element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.

Functionalism

A perspective in psychology and philosophy that considers mental life and behavior in terms of active adaptation to environmental challenges.

William James

A pioneering American psychologist and philosopher recognized for his contributions to pragmatism and functional psychology.

Mind's Operations

The processes or activities by which the mind engages in thought, including reasoning, memory, and problem-solving.