By Middle to Late Adolescence, Cliques Are Often Segregated by Race

question 103

Multiple Choice

By middle to late adolescence, cliques are often segregated by race. All of the following are possible explanations for this phenomenon, except:

• A) differential abilities in athletics.
• B) socioeconomic influences.
• C) differential levels of academic achievement.
• D) attitudes toward other races.

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