After working at a minimum wage job for three years, Catherine has decided to apply to the local polytechnic school to receive training to be a medical laboratory technician. She checked various job websites across the country and discovered that there was a significant shortage of lab techs and that she would have no trouble finding work. According to structural functionalists, Catherine's choice pertains to what kind of functionality?
A)latent
B)manifest
C) purposeful
D) socialized

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Catherine's choice pertains to a manifest functionality, as she is intentionally seeking out training for a specific job in response to the demand for that job in the labor market. This is a clear and intentional purpose of her actions.

After Working at a Minimum Wage Job for Three Years