You Are Interviewing a Young Man About His Upbringing

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Multiple Choice

You are interviewing a young man about his upbringing. He tells you that his parents were lenient and permissive regarding his behavior when he was very young, but that starting at age five, he was expected to be obedient, show respect, and be self-disciplined. He stated that his parents were more like "teachers," encouraging hard work, moral behavior, and high achievement. They also expected him to set aside his own desires when the greater good of the family was at stake. This young man is most likely from which ethnic community?

• A)Asian-American
• B)African-American
• C)Hispanic
• D)Arab-American

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