Alexei attends private school during the school year and spends his summers at music camp and playing club volleyball. Jaleel attends public school and spends his summers hanging out with his friends, smoking, playing street basketball, and listening to music. By the time both boys reach the twelfth grade, Alexei tests significantly higher than Jaleel. What do these scenarios demonstrate together?
A. reference group theory
B. social class reproduction
C. achievement gap
D. enrichment activities
Answer: C
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