John u. ogbu and signithia fordham's argument that negative cultural stereotypes and low expectations lead minority students to doubt their own intellectual capabilities and then underperform, subsequently creating a vicious cycle, is representative of which kind of theory?

Question

Kaila Shepard

Social Studies

9 September, 09:10

John u. ogbu and signithia fordham's argument that negative cultural stereotypes and low expectations lead minority students to doubt their own intellectual capabilities and then underperform, subsequently creating a vicious cycle, is representative of which kind of theory?

+4

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Spencer Castaneda · Answer 1

I believe the answer is: social psychological theory

social psychological theory examined the huge role that society has in shaping individuals' principles, behavior, and personalities.

The huge role that society has in this matter could be attributed to things such as group think, discrimination, prejudice, stereotypes and group aggression