The Self-Enhancement Thesis Is the Idea That

question 23

Multiple Choice

The self-enhancement thesis is the idea that:

• A) low-achieving adolescents use self-defeating strategies to explain poor grades.
• B) troubled adolescents turn to delinquency to enhance their self-esteem.
• C) adolescents with high self-esteem have more positive expected selves.
• D) low-SES adolescents need to be taught to generate more ideal selves.

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Definitions:

Brain Structures

The distinct regions and anatomical components of the brain, each responsible for different functions and aspects of neural activity.

Depression-like Symptoms

Manifestations similar to those of clinical depression, including persistent sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

Environmental Factors

Physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person, and all the related factors impacting behaviors.

Artifact Theory

A concept in social science that suggests observed differences in study outcomes may result from the methods used in research rather than the phenomena being studied.