A College Plans to Interview 8 Students for Possible Offer

question 22

Short Answer

A college plans to interview 8 students for possible offer of graduate assistantships. The college has three assistantships available. How many groups of three can the college select?

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Definitions:

Functional Theory

A framework that explains how different aspects or components of society contribute to the overall stability and functionality of the societal system.

Katz

Likely refers to Daniel Katz, an American psychologist known for his contributions to social psychology and the study of attitudes.

Ego-Defensive Function

A psychological mechanism in which individuals adopt attitudes or behaviors to protect their self-esteem or justify actions that might be unacceptable or threatening to their ego.

Attitude Functions

The roles that attitudes play in the cognitive and social processes of an individual, such as expressing values or guiding actions.