Which of the following choices best represents the view of education found in the human capital theory?
Correct answer: A. education is critical tool for developing human abilities to apply knowledge
- A. education is critical tool for developing human abilities to apply knowledge
- B. education is a mean to separate people by skill, talent, and class
- C. education is critical to the development of personality and identity
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Human capital theory treats education as an investment that develops knowledge and abilities, increasing a person's productivity and opportunities. Separating people by class or developing identity belongs more directly to other sociological views of education.
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