What Is the Paradox of Dropping Out of School

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is the paradox of dropping out of school?

• A) Students who drop out are often more successful than students who graduate.
• B) Students who drop out are typically the ones who are most harmed by doing so.
• C) There is little correlation between later success in the workplace and finishing high school.
• D) Students who drop out develop a better sense of what life is all about.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones which regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism, as well as mineralocorticoids that regulate salt and water balance in the body.

Corticosteroids

A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates and are involved in a wide range of physiological processes, including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation.

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings from their original source towards a less threatening object or person.

Frustration

An emotional response arising when a person faces resistance in achieving a desired goal or outcome.