Which Statement Does NOT Characterize Self-Esteem, Once It Has Been

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT characterize self-esteem, once it has been established?

• A) It tends to perpetuate itself through the process of self-fulfilling prophecy.
• B) It tends to endure.
• C) It reinforces itself, even if one's self-esteem is negative or low.
• D) It can remain fragile until early adulthood

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Definitions:

Phenotype

An organism’s observable characteristics that result from the interaction of the genotype with the environment.

Infant Mortality

The rate at which babies under one year of age die, considered a critical indicator of the health and well-being of a population.

Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale

A scale used to assess a newborn’s neurological condition.

Developmental Progress

The sequence of physical, emotional, and intellectual milestones that an individual passes through from infancy to maturity.