Carla and Stephanie Have Both Recently Graduated from University with a Degree

question 95

Multiple Choice

Carla and Stephanie have both recently graduated from university with a degree in electrical engineering. They both graduated with the same, very high grades. They have both applied for the same position in a prestigious engineering firm. An important part of the job they are interviewing for involves meeting with clients to discuss the details of multi-million dollar contracts. Stephanie prefers bowling, country music, and reality TV. Carla likes ballet, classical music, and foreign films. Which of the following best describes their situation with respect to the job they are applying for?

• A) Carla is more likely than Stephanie to get the job because she has more social capital.
• B) Carla is more likely than Stephanie to get the job because she has more cultural capital.
• C) Stephanie is more likely than Carla to get the job because she has more social capital.
• D) Stephanie is more likely than Carla to get the job because she has more cultural capital.

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Definitions:

Self-esteem

A measure of how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself.

Evaluation

The act of assessing or examining something to ascertain its significance, quality, or condition at a given time.

Competent

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Significant

In statistics, refers to results that are unlikely to occur by chance alone, indicating a meaningful difference or relationship.