Which of the Following Is the Largest Racial/ethnic Minority Group

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the largest racial/ethnic minority group in the United States?

• A)African Americans
• B)Native Americans
• C)Asian Americans
• D)Hispanic Americans

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Definitions:

Identity Statuses

The phases individuals pass through as they develop and resolve their personal identity, influenced by exploration and commitment in various life areas.

Foreclosure

In psychological terms, it refers to a premature commitment to an identity or role as determined by parental choice, without undergoing a period of exploration.

James Marcia

A developmental psychologist who proposed a theory of identity status focusing on adolescents' exploration and commitment to values and goals.

Identity Statuses

A framework by James Marcia categorizing the process of identity formation into four statuses: achievement, moratorium, foreclosure, and diffusion.