The Menendez family moved to the United States from Mexico a few years ago. They have a son, Miguel, who is 17 years old and has severe and multiple disabilities. Each year, the Menendez family has conflicts with Miguel's teachers because they feel the focus of his education should be on communication, not becoming more independent. These differences are most likely the result of:
A. The influence of the family's level of education.
B. The influence of academic expectations.
C. The influence of culture on student learning.
D. The influence of poverty on learning.
Answer: C
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