In Regard to Culture and Self-Esteem, Scores on Measures of Self-Esteem

question 82

Multiple Choice

In regard to culture and self-esteem, scores on measures of self-esteem

• A) do not differ across cultures.
• B) differ across cultures because there are genetic differences in the average level of self-esteem in different cultures.
• C) differ across cultures because there are differences in the meaning of self-esteem in different cultures.
• D) differ across cultures because there are differences in the meaning of self-esteem and self-criticism in different cultures.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A stimulus or event that follows a response and increases the likelihood of that response being repeated.

Motivation Level

The intensity and direction of an individual's effort and energy towards achieving a specific goal.

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Response Tendencies

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