Some research shows that some African American students develop ___________ identities when they perceive positive attitudes about school as an affront to the African American identity and/or as "acting white."
A) oppositional
B) street
C) aboriginal
D) divergent

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Oppositional identities are developed by some African American students as a way to resist academic success and positive attitudes towards school, which they may perceive as threatening to their cultural identity. This is often tied to the stereotype of "acting white," which suggests that achieving academic success is equivalent to assimilation into white culture.

Some Research Shows That Some African American Students Develop ___________