Which of the Following Statements About Self-Esteem Is True

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about self-esteem is true?

• A) Asian children have higher self-esteem than U.S. children.
• B) Boys have considerably higher self-esteem than girls throughout childhood.
• C) From middle childhood on, individual differences in self-esteem become increasingly less stable.
• D) Compared with their Caucasian agemates, African-American children tend to have slightly higher self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Ethnic Group

A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent.

Socially Constructed

Describes ideas, concepts, or perceptions developed and maintained through collective social agreement rather than inherently existing in nature.

Genetic Testing

The analysis of chromosomes, genes, or their products (e.g., proteins) to detect heritable disease-related conditions or predispositions.

Racial Differences

Variations in the physical characteristics, cultures, or social experiences among different racial groups.