Maui is 3 years old and is a member of an ethnic minority group. She is LEAST likely to
A) engage in some behaviors characteristic of the ethnic group.
B) label herself with the name of the ethnic group.
C) understand that she will always be a member of the ethnic group.
D) possess simple knowledge about the ethnic group.

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At the age of 3, children like Maui are beginning to understand and engage in behaviors characteristic of their ethnic group (A), may start to label themselves with the name of the ethnic group (B), and can possess simple knowledge about the ethnic group (D). However, they are least likely to understand the permanence of ethnic group membership (C), as the concept of permanence in social identities is more complex and typically develops later in childhood.

Maui Is 3 Years Old and Is a Member of an Ethnic