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.

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Definitions:

Units-Of-Activity

A depreciation method where the useful life of an asset is based on the number of units it produces or the hours it operates, rather than time.

Salvage Value

Predicted value upon resale of an asset at the end of its practical life.

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the depreciable amount of an asset over its useful life.

Useful Life

The estimated time period that an asset is expected to be usable for the purposes of a business before it becomes obsolete.