One Study of Ethnic Identity and Academic Achievement Illustrated How

Multiple Choice

One study of ethnic identity and academic achievement illustrated how racial centrality, private regard, and public regard work together to influence Black adolescents' school performance and motivation. The researchers identified four distinct clusters within their sample of 600 students. Which cluster of students was most likely to drop out and which cluster of students was most likely to hold positive beliefs about the school?

A) alienated students were the most likely to drop out; idealized students were most likely to hold positive beliefs about the school
B) buffering/defensive students were the most likely to drop out; idealized students were most likely to hold positive beliefs about the school
C) alienated students were the most likely to drop out; buffering/defensive students were most likely to hold positive beliefs about the school
D) idealized students were the most likely to drop out; alienated students were most likely to hold positive beliefs about the school