When Asians and Americans asked what accounts for the consistently higher scores in mathematics among Asians, Americans are likely to conclude it is due to
Correct answer: D. Genetics
- A. The environment
- B. Hard work
- C. Better schooling
- D. Genetics
Explanation
Americans are often described as making a dispositional attribution for Asian mathematical success, explaining it through inherited ability or genetics. Asian explanations are more likely to emphasize effort and hard work, illustrating cultural differences in attribution.
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