First-Generation Students Find It Difficult to Succeed in College Because

question 150

Multiple Choice

First-generation students find it difficult to succeed in college because they ______.

• A) receive little positive support from their family and peers
• B) are criticized for "selling out" and attending college
• C) have too much pressure to work and help support the family
• D) have few family and peer models of how to thrive in college

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Definitions:

Identity Status

A degree to which individuals have explored possible selves and whether they have committed to specific beliefs and goals, assessed by administering interview and survey measures, and categorized into four identity statuses.

Shoplifted

The act of stealing merchandise from a retail establishment without paying for it.

Pressuring

The act of attempting to persuade or coerce someone into doing something, often leading to stress or discomfort.

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, personality traits, appearance, and/or expressions that define a person or group.