As Discussed in the Text, Working Class and Racial-Minority Students

question 34

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text, working class and racial-minority students often reject the hidden curriculum. Why do they do this?

• A) because they believe that they are evaluated only on the basis merit
• B) because they expect to achieve little if they play by the rules
• C) because they view rejecting the hidden curriculum as a political act
• D) because they internalize teachers' expectations

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Definitions:

Humanistic-existential Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes individual potential for growth and the importance of self-awareness and personal freedom.

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Self-concept

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Big Five Factor Model

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