In Late Adulthood, Self-Esteem May Be Lower Than in Middle

question 43

Multiple Choice

In late adulthood, self-esteem may be lower than in middle adulthood. Which of the following best accounts for this drop in self-esteem?

• A) Older adults have suffered from ego despair.
• B) Older adults may have lost people close to them and experienced other life challenges.
• C) Older adults are typically depressed during late adulthood.
• D) Older people may be comparing themselves to others they follow on social media.

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Definitions:

Leader's Character

The moral and ethical qualities, values, and principles that guide a leader's decisions and actions.

Servant Leadership

A leadership philosophy in which the main goal of the leader is to serve others, prioritizing the needs of the team, organization, and community before their own.

Ethical Leadership Principle

Refers to leading by understanding and embodying values and principles that are considered morally right and good.

Greenleaf's Theory

Greenleaf's Theory, also known as Servant Leadership, emphasizes that the main goal of a leader should be to serve others, prioritizing the needs of employees or team members to enhance their growth and well-being.