Hillary, an African-American adolescent, would have higher self-esteem

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Research has shown that exposure to same-race peers can lead to higher self-esteem in African-American adolescents. Therefore, Hillary would have higher self-esteem in a school with many other African-American students. Option A is not a good choice as being the only African-American girl in an otherwise all-white school may lead to feelings of isolation and inferiority. Option B may provide some support, but having just a few other African-American students may not be enough to provide a sense of community and belonging. Option D does not provide enough social interaction with peers to foster self-esteem.

Hillary, an African-American Adolescent, Would Have Higher Self-Esteem