Adolescent Racial Identity and Self-Image Protect Against Common Negative Responses

question 57

Multiple Choice

Adolescent racial identity and self-image protect against common negative responses to racism, including which of the following?

• A) Academic underachievement
• B) Succumbing to peer pressure
• C) Aggressive behavior
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Blood Coagulation

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot which is an essential mechanism to stop bleeding.

Platelet Plug

A clot formed by platelets in response to vascular injury to prevent or stop bleeding.

Pigment

A substance that provides color to other materials, such as paint or the cells in our body.

Red Blood Cell

A type of blood cell that is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, also known as an erythrocyte.