An Unrealistically _____ May Reduce Effortful Control, Leading to Lower

question 68

Multiple Choice

An unrealistically _____ may reduce effortful control, leading to lower achievement and increased aggression.

• A) optimistic self-concept
• B) pessimistic self-concept
• C) high or low self-esteem
• D) mature self-confidence

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Definitions:

Xers

A generational term referring to Generation X, the group of people born approximately between the early 1960s and the early 1980s.

Masculine Society

A society that values traditionally male traits such as assertiveness, competition, and material success.

Geert Hofstede

A Dutch social psychologist known for his research on cultural dimensions across nations, influencing understanding of cultural differences in the workplace and beyond.

Baby Boomers

The demographic group born during the post-World War II baby boom, approximately between the years 1946 and 1964.