A study of Asian Americans from a number of different countries of origin reported three factors that help account for the high level of educational attainment. Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

A. There is a strong interdependence among family members, both within and beyond the nuclear unit.
B. Children are subjected to extremely harsh physical discipline.
C. Children are reared to believe that their success in school will affect the honor of their family directly.
D. Children are expected to defer to parental authority without question.


Answer: B

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