Question

Which of the following is NOT a manifest function of education?

a) High-achieving students are most likely to drop out of school
b) High-achieving students are given the chance to do the most difficult jobs
c) High-achieving students are promoted to higher levels of education
d) High-achieving students are rewarded with better grades

Answer 1

Answer: High-achieving students are most likely to drop out of school

Explanation: A manifest function is an ideal outcome or consequence that is expected from any social pattern. Ideally all the options except "High-achieving students are most likely to drop out of school" are expected outcomes education.