SAGE News Clips: High School Dropouts Across the U.S.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 11 and watch the videos. When you've finished watching the videos, come back to the test and answer the following questions:High school dropout rates have decreased overall since 1990, yet the highest rate remains among Hispanic students. To understand why, a sociologist might examine______.
A. changes in voting patterns among Hispanics since 1990
B. how cultural differences between teachers and students impact student motivation
C. how bilingualism among Hispanic students impacts cognitive ability
D. whether different ethnic groups have innately different levels of intelligence
Answer: B
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