All but Which of the Following Must Be Kept in Mind

question 16

Multiple Choice

All but which of the following must be kept in mind when one interprets the results of research on self-esteem?

• A) Studies are primarily correlational.
• B) One cannot draw causal conclusions regarding self-esteem based thousands of correlational studies.
• C) Self-esteem measures are general self-reports.
• D) People may lie or hold unrealistic views of self.

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

A psychological term referring to the overall subjective emotional evaluation of one's own worth.

Traditionally Male

Refers to characteristics, roles, or activities historically associated with or considered appropriate for men within a given society.

Worker Salaries

The regular compensation paid to employees for their labor or services, often expressed as an annual amount but paid in installments such as monthly or biweekly.

Genetic Differences

Variations in the genes among individuals or populations, leading to a diversity of physical or behavioral traits.