Adolescents who have achieved a strong sense of ethnic identity tend to have ______.

A) low self-esteem
B) an unwillingness to explore their heritage
C) a need to be integrated into the majority group
D) effective coping strategies

Adolescents who have achieved a strong sense of ethnic identity tend to have effective coping strategies, as they are able to navigate and manage challenges related to their ethnic identity with more confidence and resilience. They may also have higher self-esteem and a greater willingness to explore and celebrate their heritage, rather than feeling a need to assimilate into the majority group.