Although Miguel and Luis Both Consider Themselves to Be Hispanic

question 22

Multiple Choice

Although Miguel and Luis both consider themselves to be Hispanic, Miguel was born in Mexico and moved to the United States as a 10-year-old, while Luis's family has been in the United States for three generations. Based on social science research, what do you predict about these youths' school engagement and performance?

• A) Miguel is more likely to devalue academic success.
• B) Luis is likely to achieve more in school than Miguel.
• C) Luis's stronger sense of family obligation will contribute to his school success.
• D) Miguel is more likely to be cognitively engaged than Luis is.

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Definitions:

Seminiferous Tubules

Highly coiled tubules within the testes where spermatozoa are produced.

Ejaculation

The process of expelling semen from the penis during sexual climax, facilitated by muscle contractions.

Acrosome

A cap-like structure over the anterior portion of a sperm's head, containing enzymes that help the sperm penetrate the egg.

Fertilization Process

The union of male and female gametes to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.