Sheila is an African American middle school student. Which of the following statements is LEAST likely to be true about her likelihood to be physically punished at school?

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Physical punishment in schools in the United States is more likely to be administered to African American students than to European American students, and it is more common in certain states, such as Texas, than in others, like New Jersey, where it might be banned. Additionally, corporal punishment in schools is banned in over 100 countries, making students in those countries less likely to be paddled than students in the U.S. Therefore, the statement that Sheila has an equal likelihood of being paddled as any other student in her school is the least likely to be true, as it ignores the disparities in the application of physical punishment based on race and geographical location.

Sheila Is an African American Middle School Student