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:

Epidural Space

A fat-filled space surrounding the spinal cord that provides a protective cushion and houses nerves and blood vessels.

Meninges

Three protective membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord, comprising the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Reciprocal Innervation

A neurological process where the activation of one muscle is accompanied by the relaxation of its antagonist muscle.

Stretch Reflex

A muscle reflex that responds to the stretching within the muscle, automatically contracting the muscle in response to its stretching in order to protect the muscle from over-stretching.