Which Ethnic Groups Are Most Likely to Devalue Academic Effort

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which ethnic groups are most likely to devalue academic effort or achievement?

• A) Asian American and Caucasian American
• B) Asian American and Native American
• C) Caucasian American and African American
• D) Hispanic American and Asian American
• E) African American and Hispanic American

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Definitions:

Hostile World

A perception or worldview that sees the environment as inherently dangerous or unfriendly.

Perception

The process of organizing, interpreting, and understanding sensory information.

Cultivation Theory

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Socializing Agent

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