Which of the Following Is a Functionalist Explanation for the Increased

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a functionalist explanation for the increased number of Americans with college degrees throughout the course of the twentieth century?

A) Competition for scarce jobs requires that Americans become overqualified for the jobs they want.
B) Americans need to become more educated to remain competitive with workers from other countries where students outperform Americans in math and science.
C) More education increases the amount of trust individuals have in others and how much they will participate in their communities.
D) Jobs have become more skilled and technologically advanced, and a more educated workforce is necessary to fill these jobs.