Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Adolescents' loss of self-esteem when parents divorce is usually permanent.
• B) Generally, low-SES students have lower self-esteem than high-SES students.
• C) Economic hardship generally reduces parents' emotional support.
• D) Positive ethnic identity is related to high self-esteem in ethnic minority youth.

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Definitions:

Scales

Small, rigid plates forming the outer skin covering in fish and reptiles, serving as protection and support.

Cork Cambium

A type of meristem found in the bark of plants that produces cork cells to provide protection and reduce water loss.

Periderm

A protective outer layer of tissue in plants, replacing the epidermis in parts of the stems and roots, consisting of the cork, cork cambium, and phelloderm.

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the conduction of water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and other parts.