During the elementary school years, children become increasingly aware of negative ethnic stereotypes. This typically results in
a. a temporary decline in self-esteem.
b. a temporary increase in self-esteem.
c. a stable reduction in self-esteem.
d. a stable increase in self-esteem.
A
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