Shirley dropped out of high school after her sophomore year. She took a few cosmetology classes at the local community college over a period of 5 years, while she bounced from job to job, usually after being fired. She recently turned down the job of hair sweeper at a local salon, arguing, "I'm much better than that!" What is Shirley demonstrating?

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Shirley's behavior is an example of perceived overqualification, as she turned down a job she deemed beneath her despite her lack of educational or professional qualifications.

Shirley Dropped Out of High School After Her Sophomore Year