Which of the Following Statements Has Research Found to Be

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements has research found to be true regarding self-esteem?

• A) The concept of high self-esteem is over-rated and is not related to positive life outcomes.
• B) High self-esteem is beneficial for children and should be promoted in development.
• C) Men tend to have higher levels of self-esteem compared to women.
• D) Inflated self-esteem creates a vulnerability to ego threats making a person more likely to act aggressively if their self-esteem is threatened.

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Definitions:

Oedipal

Relating to the Oedipus complex, a concept in Freudian psychoanalysis that describes a child's feelings of desire for their opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.

Persona

The social face or character that an individual presents to the world, often different from their true self.

Professional

Pertaining to a person engaged or qualified in a profession that requires a certain level of education, skill, or training.

Inferiority Complex

An inferiority complex is a psychological condition where a person feels a deep sense of inadequacy and insecurity, often stemming from real or imagined inferiority to others.