An individual's sense of belonging to an ethnic or racial group and the degree to which the individual associates his or her thinking, perceptions, feelings, and behaviour with membership in that group is referred to as:
A) ethnic identity.
B) sexual orientation.
C) racial belonging.
D) identity foreclosure.

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Ethnic identity refers to a person's sense of belonging to a particular ethnic or racial group and the extent to which they associate their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with that group. It involves understanding and identifying with the culture, values, beliefs, and customs of one's ethnic or racial group. Sexual orientation (B) refers to a person's sexual attraction to others, and racial belonging (C) is not a commonly used term in psychology. Identity foreclosure (D) is a concept in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which refers to an individual's premature commitment to a particular identity without fully exploring other options.

An Individual's Sense of Belonging to an Ethnic or Racial