Asian Americans Are Better Educated Than the U

question 87

True/False

Asian Americans are better educated than the U.S. population as a whole.

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Definitions:

Master Status

A primary identifying characteristic of an individual that overshadows other social positions or roles they may hold.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, gender, or cultural group which can impair their performance.

Expectation

Beliefs about the future, specifically about what is likely to happen or what someone thinks should happen.

Realistic Group Conflict Theory

A theory which asserts that the initial negative feelings between groups are often based on a real conflict or competition regarding scarce resources.