Billy wants to work with troubled youth like his father did.His father had a college diploma;however,all of the posting for jobs that work with youth require a university degree.This is an example of which of the following?

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Credential inflation occurs when the requirements for a job position increase over time, requiring higher levels of education or experience. This is exemplified in the scenario where Billy's father was able to work with troubled youth with just a college diploma, but now job postings require a university degree.

Billy Wants to Work with Troubled Youth Like His Father