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fahad

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In comparing Cambodian students' academic performance with other ethnic groups, research finds that they
 
  a. consistently outperform almost all groups in terms of their GPAs and scores on standardized tests.
  b. consistently underperform almost all groups in terms of their GPAs and scores on standardized tests.
  c. are found to be about equal with other Asian groups, but outperform Latino groups in terms of their GPAs and scores on standardized tests.
  d. cannot be compared to any other ethnic group because of their distinct culture, the relative smallness of their population in America, and that they have not been adequately tested in the United States.

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Asian American, somewhat controversially, have been referred to as a model minority.' According to the authors of this study, what problem does this raise for Cambodian Americans?
 
  a. Conforming to the model minority stereotype, may cost Cambodians from adhering to their own ethnic identity, distinct from other Asian groups.
  b. Conforming to an Asian American stereotype, even if positive, may encourage Cambodians to develop negative feelings and misconceptions about their own group.
  c. Cambodians who embrace this stereotype may form unrealistic pressures to achieve that undermine their schooling.
  d. All of the above.



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smrerig

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D




fahad

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Reply 2 on: Jul 1, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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