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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Definitions:

Peer Opinions

The attitudes, beliefs, and judgments of one's age or status group, often influencing individual behaviors and choices.

Cohort Beliefs

The shared beliefs and norms that are characteristic of a group of people born around the same period, shaped by their shared experiences and historical context.

Norms

The average performance of a large sample of children of a given age.

Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory that explains intergroup behavior by examining the impact of group membership on individuals' self-concept and behavior towards others.