Three of the following are differences that teachers may find among children from some cultural backgrounds. Which behavior is probably not the result of a student's cultural background?
a. Some students may look down at their feet as a way of showing respect for authority figures.
b. Some students may feel that teachers' personal questions are intrusive and perhaps have been specifically taught not to answer certain kinds of questions.
c. Some students may be accustomed to talking back to authority figures when they disagree.
d. Some students may have trouble being punctual for appointments and after-school activities.
Question 2
Rani has just moved here from a Middle Eastern country where most women remain at home serving their husbands and taking care of their children. She seems confused when she is asked to perform the same school tasks as her male classmates. Rani's situation illustrates:
a. Why gender schemas are irrelevant to some cultures
b. Cultural differences in personal space
c. The importance of wait time
d. Cultural mismatch