Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

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Contemporary educational psychologists recognize that cultural differences can affect learning outcomes, and therefore reject the cultural deficit model which assumes that students from certain cultures are inherently disadvantaged. Instead, they emphasize the importance of understanding and valuing diverse cultural backgrounds in education. Option B is false as the cultural deficit model has been studied in Canada for more than five years. Option C is not necessarily true as the cultural deficit model is criticized for promoting assimilation rather than bilingual education. Option D is false as educational psychologists do not rely solely on the cultural deficit model to explain student achievement.

Which One of the Following Statements Is TRUE