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Ethnicity and Ethnic Studies

Question 4 • CA-Ethnic Studies

Personal identities evolve due to various experiences and influences. Which scenario best demonstrates how personal identity can be shaped by extrinsic factors?

Answer
A
Katarina joins the diving team because she enjoys physically challenging sports.
B
Lucas adopts a vegetarian lifestyle after learning about animal rights from his friends.
C
Niam chooses to wear blue because it is his favorite color.
D
Emma buys a new phone for its new camera features.

Explanation

Extrinsic factors come from outside a person, such as other people or social influences. Lucas changes his lifestyle after learning about animal rights from his friends, so this best shows an external influence shaping personal identity. The other scenarios are based mainly on personal preferences or practical features.

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