Who Is Most Likely to Experience a Decrease in Self-Esteem

question 201

Multiple Choice

Who is most likely to experience a decrease in self-esteem in early adolescence?

• A) A white female
• B) A Latino female
• C) A white male
• D) A Latino male

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Definitions:

Insecure-avoidant Attachment

A type of attachment style where individuals tend to avoid or show indifference towards relationships and emotional closeness.

Disorganized-disoriented Attachment

A pattern of attachment observed in some children characterized by a lack of a consistent strategy for managing separations and reunions with their caregiver, often associated with confusion or apprehensiveness.

Insecure-resistant Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by anxiety and uncertainty in relationships, stemming from inconsistent caregiver responses in early life.

Externalizing Behavior

Behaviors that are outwardly directed and may include aggression, disobedience, or other forms of acting out.