Three of the following statements accurately describe ethnic group differences in motivation. Which statement is false?
A) Compared to their classmates raised in mainstream Western culture, students from Asian cultures are more likely to attribute school success to hard work.
B) On average, Asian students are more concerned about getting good grades than students from other ethnic groups.
C) Some African American students have a sense of learned helplessness about their ability to achieve school success, perhaps because of prior experiences with racial discrimination.
D) On average, children in African American families are given more autonomy than children in other ethnic groups.

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Children in African American families are often reported to have less autonomy compared to children in some other ethnic groups, particularly in comparison to mainstream Western families. This is due to various cultural and familial factors, including but not limited to, protective measures against societal discrimination and a strong emphasis on community and familial interdependence.

Three of the Following Statements Accurately Describe Ethnic Group Differences