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Research indicates that middle school students who attend ethnically diverse schools feel safer and less lonely than students who attend more ethnically homogenous schools. Which of the following explanations may account for this feeling of safety?
 
  Greater diversity helps to develop greater peer acceptance.
  Students who attend ethnically diverse schools are more likely to join gangs.
  Schools that are more ethnically diverse typically receive more government
  funding and can provide better security for students.
  Students who attend ethnically diverse schools feel that they can blame their
  own shortcomings on the prejudices of others.

Question 2

In middle school, grades fall and behavioral problems tend to occur because
 
  many teachers mark more harshly.
  all students are involved in sports programs.
  parents avoid school functions.
  adolescents drop out.



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Answer to Question 1

Students who attend ethnically diverse schools feel that they can blame their
own shortcomings on the prejudices of others.

Answer to Question 2

many teachers mark more harshly.



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