African-American and Hispanic teenagers are believed to have more positive self-esteem than Caucasian-American adolescents because they benefit from

a. appropriately demanding parents who set clear behavioral guidelines.

b. warm, extended families and ethnic pride.

c. authoritarian parenting and automatic peer acceptance.

d. the cultural values of modesty and support of the group.

The correct answer is b. Warm, extended families and ethnic pride.

Explanation:

Multiple humanistic psychologists have stated that in societies where there exists a collectivistic culture, there are lower risks for certain mental health issues to arise.

According to De Castro, cultures such as Latin-American and African are beneficial to the development of healthy self-esteem and the individual's subjective perception of emotional well being.

One hypothesis suggests that is because in these cultures experience a higher level of social and family support which is a factor that contributes to the general psychological well being of individuals.

Ethnic identity also contributes to the development of a healthy self, by identifying with people that share the individual's values, principles and the collective feeling of belonging.

In conclusion, the correct answer is B. Warm extended families and ethnic pride.