Which of the following is NOT one of the assumptions of Ruiz' (1990) model of Chicano/Latino identity development?
A) Marginality has a high correlation with maladjustment.
B) Forced assimilation produces negative consequences.
C) Pride in one's own ethnic identity restricts one's freedom of choice.
D) Pride in one's own ethnic identity has a positive correlation with mental health.

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Ruiz's model of Chicano/Latino identity development does not assume that pride in one's own ethnic identity restricts freedom of choice. Instead, it suggests that such pride is beneficial and positively correlated with mental health, challenging the notion that marginality and forced assimilation are detrimental to one's identity and well-being.

Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Assumptions