According to social theorist Randall Collins,getting a "piece of paper" is more important to many than actually having the knowledge to do a job.He calls the undue priority placed on formal education:
A) microsociology.
B) credentialism.
C) normlessness.
D) xenophobia.

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The term "credentialism" refers to the overemphasis on formal education credentials (such as degrees) rather than on actual knowledge and skills. This prioritization of a diploma over actual ability to perform a job is what the social theorist Randall Collins refers to as the undue importance placed on formal education. Therefore, B is the correct answer. A, C, and D are not relevant to this concept.

According to Social Theorist Randall Collins,getting a "Piece of Paper