Self-esteem of minority adolescents is bolstered when racial and ethnic factors become a central part of their identity and are not submerged in an attempt to assimilate into the majority culture

Have you ever heard someone say "I'll jump off that bridge when I come to it?" This refers to a person who does not want to deal with a problem until that problem needs to be dealt with. On the other hand,

people who engage in __________ attempt to foresee stressors before they occur or before they get too serious, and take steps to prevent them before they are huge problems. a. rational coping b. repressive coping c. anticipatory coping d. emotion-focused coping

Which of the following is TRUE of children using computers and cells phones for social networking?

a. Online social connections usually come at the expense of "real" connections. b. Online communication seems to promote aggressive behavior. c. Online communication seems to promote self-disclosure, which produces high-quality friendships. d. Girls benefit from online communication more than boys because self-disclosure is easier for them online rather than face-to-face.