According to Social Theorist Randall Collins,getting a "Piece of Paper

question 64

Multiple Choice

According to social theorist Randall Collins,getting a "piece of paper" is more important to many than actually having the knowledge to do a job.He calls the undue priority placed on formal education:

• A) microsociology.
• B) credentialism.
• C) normlessness.
• D) xenophobia.

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Definitions:

8-year-olds

A developmental stage for children characterized by significant cognitive, emotional, and social growth.

Sternberg

Refers to Robert Sternberg, a psychologist known for his theory on the triarchic theory of intelligence which includes analytical, creative, and practical components.

Practical Intelligence

The ability to solve everyday problems through the application of knowledge acquired from experience.

Analytical Intelligence

Part of Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, focusing on the ability to analyze, evaluate, judge, compare, and contrast.