While reading over the help wanted ads in the local newspaper, Noam notices that most of the ads list educational requirements for applicants. This emphasis on education in assessing skills and knowledge is called:

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The emphasis on education in assessing skills and knowledge is called credentialism, which values formal education and degrees as indicators of one's abilities and knowledge. This can lead to discrimination against those who do not have formal education or degrees, even if they have relevant skills and experience.

While Reading Over the Help Wanted Ads in the Local