Marie, a middle-school teacher, believes that all children can learn if given the right support. However, Tina, her coworker, thinks that it is a waste of time and effort to work with students from certain racial and ethnic groups. Which of the following theories suggests that the academic performance of the students from these groups is likely to suffer due to Tina's attitude?
A. The deficit theory
B. The cultural difference theory
C. The expectation theory
D. The multiple intelligence theory
Answer: C
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