What Effect Does the Model Minority Myth Have on Many

question 13

Multiple Choice

What effect does the model minority myth have on many Asian Americans?

• A) They feel pressure to live up to unrealistic expectations.
• B) They withdraw from Western institutions.
• C) They are unable to accept social safety net programs.
• D) They reject the stereotype, becoming more likely to fail.

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