Recent research indicates that around age 11, African American children begin to show higher self-esteem than Caucasian American children. Which of the following is not a reason for this?
a) African American children begin to notice more visibility on television of African Americans.
b) African American children begin to identify with their racial group.
c) African American children begin to develop more complex views of racial identity.
d) African American children begin to view positive aspects of their group membership.
a
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