Dr. Achikeh is studying how low self-esteem during puberty affects individuals over time. As she recruits candidates for her study, she finds that adolescents with a negative body image are more likely to come from which group?
A) Black females
B) Black males
C) White females
D) Hispanic males

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Research indicates that white females are more likely to report negative body image and issues related to low self-esteem during puberty compared to their peers from other racial or ethnic groups. This trend is often attributed to societal and media pressures that emphasize a certain body ideal, which is more frequently represented by and targeted towards white females.

Dr Achikeh Is Studying How Low Self-Esteem During Puberty Affects