Based on the following data, which person is likely to have the highest self-esteem?
a. Latino adolescent female who has strong ethnic pride
b. Caucasian boy who lives below federal poverty level
c. African American adolescent male who has severe acne
d. Adolescent who was suspended twice from high school
ANS: A
Ethnic and cultural differences in self-concept and self-esteem have been noted across the life span. Ethnic pride and self-esteem often are positively correlated. Environmental stressors such as low-income, body image stressors such as acne, and role performance failure often influence self-esteem negatively.
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