A perennial question for educational psychologists is, "Why do some students in a class succeed while others perform poorly?" According to the biopsychosocial model, which of the following is a possible explanation for this phenomenon?
A) biological differences in brain structures and chemistry
B) social and cultural differences between students
C) cognitive, emotional, and personality differences between students
D) each student's biological makeup, social and cultural background, and their cognitive abilities, emotional state, and personality combine to make them different from any other student in the class

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According to the biopsychosocial model, a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors contribute to each student's unique makeup and may play a role in their academic performance. Therefore, each student's biology, psychology, and social context contribute to why they may succeed or perform poorly in a class.

A Perennial Question for Educational Psychologists Is, "Why Do Some