Those Who View Education as a Sorting Mechanism Emphasize That

question 145

Multiple Choice

Those who view education as a sorting mechanism emphasize that employers value

• A)the skills that people who attend college have already acquired before they enter college.
• B)the docility and deference to authority learned in the classroom.
• C)the analytic ability of the highly educated worker.
• D)the work habits picked up in the home and school.

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Definitions:

Resistance

In psychotherapy, it refers to the patient's unconscious defense mechanisms that block the progress of therapy.

Defensiveness

A psychological reaction characterized by a refusal to accept criticism or the suggestion of fault, often as a mechanism to protect one's ego.

Meta-analysis

A statistical technique used to combine the results of multiple studies on a specific topic to derive a consolidated finding.

Motivational Interviewing

A counseling approach that helps clients find the motivation to make positive decisions and accomplish established goals.