Does Heredity Contribute to Individuals' Self-Esteem

question 142

Multiple Choice

Does heredity contribute to individuals' self-esteem?

• A)Yes, by directly coding for level of self-esteem.
• B)Yes, at least partly by influencing aspects of the self, such as physical appearance, athletic ability, and intellectual abilities, which then influence self-esteem.
• C)No, heredity does not influence self-esteem.
• D)There is no way to examine the contribution of heredity to self-esteem.

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