Which of the following is an outcome of professionalization?

A) Individuals become overqualified in the pursuit of credentials.
B) Only people who have the required skills can get a job.
C) Class advantage becomes increasingly linked to professional credentials.
D) A more competitive society is created.

Professional Credentials

Qualifications or certifications that demonstrate an individual's specialized knowledge, skills, or competencies in a particular profession.

Professionalization

The process of developing or transforming a vocation or occupation into a recognized profession, often involving the establishment of formal qualifications, ethical standards, and a regulatory body.

Competitive Society

A societal structure in which individuals or groups are in constant competition for resources, status, or achievement.