Assessments of Self-Esteem in Collectivistic Cultures Reveal That

question 23

Multiple Choice

Assessments of self-esteem in collectivistic cultures reveal that

• A)culture does not influence self-esteem.
• B)individuals who develop in collectivistic cultures have higher self-esteem.
• C)individuals growing up in collectivistic cultures report lower self-esteem.
• D)males have lower self-esteem than females across all cultures assessed.

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