Which statement is FALSE with regard to the difference in academic achievement between American and Asian children?
A. Japanese students spend significantly more time in school and spend more of that time on academic content.
B. American students have less homework to do than Japanese students.
C. American parents tend to set higher academic achievement standards than Asian parents.
D. Japanese parents are more likely to believe that hard work leads to academic success.
Answer: C
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