Most Authorities Agree That in Accepting and Fostering Cultural Diversity,schools

question 49

Multiple Choice

Most authorities agree that in accepting and fostering cultural diversity,schools should

• A)also provide instruction in skills needed to survive and prosper in the larger context of American culture.
• B)not require students to learn English if they live in a community that is predominantly non-English speaking.
• C)identify multiple sets of performance standards so that all students can succeed.
• D)act as "gatekeepers," requiring that students graduating from high school meet standards of both the dominant culture and the subculture.

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Definitions:

Abnormal Behaviour

Actions, thoughts, or emotions that are considered deviant by society's standards, potentially interfering with an individual's functioning.

Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological situation involving a choice between two negative or undesirable options.

Risk-Aversion Conflict

The psychological struggle or decision-making dilemma faced when avoiding risk leads to potential gains being missed or minimized.

Approach-Approach Conflict

A decision-making dilemma involving two positive options, where choosing one desirable alternative means losing another equally desirable one.