Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Supported by Research

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by research findings? Low self-esteem is

• A) correlated with perceived negative physical appearance.
• B) correlated with depression and lack of happiness.
• C) strongly correlated with adult job performance.
• D) correlated with poor mental and physical health in later life.

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Definitions:

Overweight Children

Children having a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 85th percentile for their age and sex, indicating they weigh more than is considered healthy.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation or educated guess for a phenomenon, based on observations, that can be tested through experimentation or further observation.

Differential Susceptibility

suggests that people vary in their responsiveness to environmental influences, with some being more susceptible to both negative and positive contexts.

Developmental Trajectories

The pattern of change in behaviors, abilities, or characteristics over time in individuals as they grow and mature.