The Cultural-Deficit Model Suggests That Immigrant Students

question 49

Multiple Choice

The cultural-deficit model suggests that immigrant students

• A)achieve higher than American students because of their greater motivation.
• B)are just as prepared for school as students who are born in this country.
• C)come from an inferior culture that leaves them at a disadvantage.
• D)deserve special treatment given the obstacles they have overcome.

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Definitions:

Job Dissatisfaction

The feeling of unhappiness or discontent with one's job, often due to factors like poor working conditions, unsatisfactory pay, or lack of recognition.

Manifest Needs

Learned or acquired needs that are easily perceived.

High Achievers

Individuals who exhibit a consistent and exceptional level of success in their endeavors, often driven by personal standards of excellence.

Prefer to Work Alone

A personal or situational preference for completing tasks or projects independently, without collaboration.