According to the Textbook,the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy That Expects Minority Students

question 108

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook,the self-fulfilling prophecy that expects minority students to perform poorly in school:

• A)can never be overcome
• B)can be overcome in schools where minority students compose more than 25 per cent of the student body
• C)can be overcome by challenging minority students,giving them emotional support and encouragement,preparing a curriculum that gives more recognition to the accomplishments of their group and creating an environment in which they can relax and achieve
• D)can be overcome by raising taxes and putting more money into improved educational facilities
• E)none of these choices

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