Resistance theory might explain why children not from the dominant culture
A. typically resist all efforts to motivate them academically.
B. are very resistant to dropping out of school, even when they are failing in much of their coursework.
C. are often resisted by teachers when they seek extra help.
D. sometimes "act out" or appear unmotivated in school, eventually dropping out more frequently than children from dominant groups.
D. sometimes "act out" or appear unmotivated in school, eventually dropping out more frequently than children from dominant groups.
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a. 25–40 b. 30–40 c. 35–45 d. 35–50
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a. True b. False
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