Researchers Have Suggested a Downside to the Desire for a High

question 42

Multiple Choice

Researchers have suggested a downside to the desire for a high level of self-esteem.According to your textbook,which of the following is argued to be a possible drawback to the pursuit and maintenance of high self-esteem?

• A) anxiety
• B) neglecting others
• C) avoiding activities that we might not end in success
• D) anxiety, neglecting others, and avoiding activities that might not end in success

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Definitions:

Limbic System

An intricate arrangement of neural circuits and pathways within the brain, responsible for primal emotions and instincts, managing foundational feelings and motivations.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, responsible for decision making, problem solving, cognitive behavior, and emotional regulation.

Adolescents

Individuals in the developmental stage that typically occurs between the ages of 13 and 19, characterized by rapid physical, emotional, and intellectual changes.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight and a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight.