A Study Involving a Number of Different Countries of Origin

question 13

Multiple Choice

A study involving a number of different countries of origin reported three factors that help account for the high level of educational attainment among Asian Americans.Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

• A)Asian-American children are subjected to extremely harsh physical discipline.
• B)Asian-American children are expected to defer to parental authority without question.
• C)There is a strong interdependence among family members,both within and beyond the nuclear unit.
• D)Asian-American children are reared to believe that their success in school will affect the honor of the family directly.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Disorders that involve abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, impairing the ability to function.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to severe restriction of food intake and weight loss.

Recurrences

The act or process of something happening again, especially undesirable events such as diseases or symptoms.

Muscle Dysmorphia

A psychological disorder characterized by a preoccupation with the idea that one's body is not muscular or lean enough.