Question

Which of the following statements regarding ethnic identity formation is accurate? A) Experiences of discrimination will only decrease the strength of one’s ethnic identity.
B) Acceptance of ethnicity is essential for developing a positive or healthy ethnic identity.
C) Encounters with individuals demonstrating tolerance for ethnic differences often weaken one’s ethnic identity.
D) Adolescents who have accepted their ethnic heritage demonstrate lower self-esteem than those who do not.

Answer 1

B) Acceptance of ethnicity is essential for developing a positive or healthy ethnic identity. 

 

Acknowledging and embracing ethnicity has  a great impact on personal well-being. Studies correlating ethnic identity  and positive well-being  has more significant results than studies correlating ethnic identity with personal distress. This means that acceptance of ethnicity was more firmly related to healthy  ethnic identity .

Answer 2

Answer is B

"If one’s ethnicity is different from the dominant cultural group, then one’s ethnic identity will become weakened. "