According to the Textbook, If Students Are Graded on a Curve

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, if students are graded on a curve so that each student's grade depends upon their performance relative to other students, the resulting positional arms race are partially offset by social norms that:

A) encourage everyone to study hard.
B) discourage studying by labeling hard-working students as "nerds".
C) award only the very top performers.
D) encourage people to save money for college.