Which of the Following May Account for the Above-Average Performance

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may account for the above-average performance on academic tasks by many people from Asian cultures?

• A) Asians are genetically smarter than Europeans and Americans.
• B) Asians are less likely to be affected by stereotype threat than Europeans and Americans.
• C) Asian culture emphasizes an incremental view of intelligence, leading people to work harder to succeed.
• D) Asian culture emphasizes an entity view of intelligence, leading people to be more confident in their strengths.