Steven and Stephanie Have Equal Skill Levels in Math, Science

question 116

Multiple Choice

Steven and Stephanie have equal skill levels in math, science, and language arts. Which of the following is probably true?

• A) Stephanie has higher math self-esteem.
• B) Steven has higher language-arts self-esteem.
• C) They have equal academic self-esteem.
• D) Steven has higher math and science self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Excessive Self-Confidence

is an inflated sense of one's abilities or worth, often leading to taking undue risks or failing to recognize one's limitations.

Incompetence

The lack of ability, knowledge, or qualification to perform effectively a duty or task.

Difficulty

The state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand; the level of challenge that a task or problem presents.

Materialistic

A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual, intellectual, or cultural values.