Which Statement on Self-Esteem Is True

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which statement on self-esteem is true?

• A) Boys score higher in language arts self-esteem than girls.
• B) Boys exceed girls in self-esteem dimensions of social acceptance.
• C) Chinese and Japanese children score lower in self-esteem than U.S. children.
• D) Compared with African-American children, European-American children have slightly higher self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Adaptive Behavior

Describes an individual's ability to modify their actions, thoughts, or emotions to meet environmental demands or challenges.

Limited Mental Ability

A condition characterized by lower-than-average cognitive functioning and deficits in adaptive behaviors.

Brainstorming

A technique in which children are encouraged to come up with creative ideas in a group, play off one another’s ideas, and say practically whatever comes to mind.

Creative Ideas

Innovative or original thoughts and concepts that are often seen as the foundation for problem-solving and artistic creation.