African American and Hispanic students tend to perform at lower levels and receive lower grades. Because more African American and Hispanic families live in poverty, it may be that their __________ is reflected in their school performance

a) ethnicity
b) intelligence
c) economic disadvantage
d) creativity


Answer: c

Psychology

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