What Explains the Lesser Economic Success of Recent Immigrants to Canada

question 133

Multiple Choice

What explains the lesser economic success of recent immigrants to Canada in the 1990s than in the 1970s?

• A) higher importance of ethnic and racial cultures
• B) lower educational credentials
• C) high rates of unemployment
• D) discriminatory immigration policies

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Definitions:

Personality Development

The evolution and maturation of an individual's personality and mental characteristics throughout their life.

Early Adulthood

The life stage typically ranging from ages 20 to 40, characterized by increased independence, responsibility, and personal development.

Heredity and Environment

The dual factors that influence an individual's development and characteristics; heredity refers to genetic inheritance, while the environment encompasses all external factors.

Cultural Practices

These are the patterns of behavior accepted by a society that reflect the beliefs, customs, and traditions of its people.