Studies Show That Disadvantaged Youth Perform More Poorly in School

question 91

Multiple Choice

Studies show that disadvantaged youth perform more poorly in school than their advantaged counterparts. Which of the following reasons best accounts for this disparity?

• A) Poor adolescents begin school at a distinct academic disadvantage.
• B) Poor adolescents have more stress.
• C) Parents from higher social classes are more involved in the school.
• D) All of the above.

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