Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding How Ethnicity and Culture

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct regarding how ethnicity and culture each influence self-esteem?

• A) Compared to European Americans, Hispanic Americans have higher self-esteem during most of the elementary-school years.
• B) Compared to European Americans, African Americans have higher self-esteem during most of the elementary-school years.
• C) Compared to European Americans, African Americans have higher self-esteem during adolescence.
• D) Compared to European American, Hispanic Americans have higher self-esteem during adolescence.

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