It Is Spring,and Several Graduates of State U Are Seeking

question 16

Multiple Choice

It is spring,and several graduates of State U are seeking employment.State U graduates have evenly distributed GPAs,from 2.0 to 4.0,with an average GPA of 3.0.The largest employer in town,Acme Dynamite,is interviewing candidates,hoping to hire a few hard workers.While Acme does not require students to submit a transcript with their applications,the hiring officer believes that high GPAs signal a willingness to work hard.
Suppose that all State U students take the same courses and have the same academic abilities on entering college.They differ only by their tolerance for intensive study.If this is the case,a high GPA

• A)does not provide useful information to Acme,since all applicants are of equal ability.
• B)does not provide useful information to Acme,since all applicants took the same classes.
• C)identifies students who don't mind studying,so is not costly information to convey and therefore not credible.
• D)is a costly-to-fake indication that the high-GPA student is a hard worker.

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Definitions:

Type A

A personality type characterized by competitiveness, high ambition, and a sense of urgency, often associated with a higher risk for heart disease.

Easygoing People

Individuals characterized by a relaxed, tolerant, and flexible approach to life, often adapting to circumstances with minimal stress.

Frustration

An emotional state that arises when a person is blocked from achieving a goal or fulfilling a need, leading to feelings of discontent and dissatisfaction.

Need for Achievement

The drive to excel, to achieve in relation to a set of standards, to strive to succeed.