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.
D
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