Three of the following statements accurately describe cultural and ethnic group differences in motivation.Which statement is false?
A)Compared to their classmates raised in mainstream Western culture, students from Asian cultures are more likely to attribute school success to hard work.
B)On average, Asian students are less concerned about getting good grades than students from other ethnic groups.
C)Some African American students have a sense of learned helplessness about their ability to achieve school success, perhaps because of prior experiences with racial discrimination.
D)Some Hispanic students set mastery goals for themselves and others rather than for themselves alone.

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Research has shown that on average, Asian students are more likely to prioritize academic achievement and getting good grades than students from other ethnic groups. This does not mean that they are less concerned about grades, but rather that they may value other aspects of education such as effort and persistence.

Three of the Following Statements Accurately Describe Cultural and Ethnic