You Are Having a Discussion with a Friend About the Differences

question 84

Essay

You are having a discussion with a friend about the differences in math achievement in children in the United States and children in Asian countries. During your discussion, your friend states, "It must be genetic. Or maybe Asian kids are just smarter than American kids." What can you tell your friend about the reasons for cultural differences in math achievement that refute his statement?

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Definitions:

Brain Abnormality

Refers to structural, functional, or biochemical irregularities in the brain that can lead to various neurological or psychological conditions.

Emotion

A complex psychological state involving an individual's physiological response, subjective experience, and behavioral or expressive response.

Gullibility

A tendency to be easily deceived or tricked into believing something is true when it is not.

Unpleasantness

Unpleasantness represents a state or feeling of discomfort, displeasure, or disagreeableness that affects one's sense of well-being or satisfaction.