Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Only I is implicit
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The suggestion predicts that if degrees are no longer tied to jobs, male students (“boys”) will hesitate before joining college. We must identify the necessary assumptions behind this prediction.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
A forecast that enrollment motivation will fall after delinking implies that the current primary incentive is job-related. We test each assumption for necessity.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Negate I: if boys are not job-motivated, delinking would not change their decision much; the prediction collapses. Negating II or III does not affect the core logic.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Equating “delink” with “useless.” Delinking removes formal dependence; it does not erase value.
Final Answer:
Only I is implicit
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