Regarding Cultural Differences in Self-Esteem, Which of the Following Statements

question 8

Multiple Choice

Regarding cultural differences in self-esteem, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)People from Asian cultures tend to downplay their faults and failures.
• B)The self-esteem for people from Western cultures is based on a secure sense of belonging to social groups.
• C)For people from Western cultures, the path to higher self-esteem lies in self-enhancement.
• D)People in Western cultures are more apt to engage in self-criticism.

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