Compared to Childhood, Self-Esteem __________ During Adolescence, Then __________ During

question 73

Multiple Choice

Compared to childhood, self-esteem __________ during adolescence, then __________ during emerging adulthood.

• A)plateaus; declines
• B)rises; plateaus
• C)declines; rises
• D)rises; declines

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Definitions:

Symbolic Culture

The aspect of culture that consists of the symbols, language, norms, and values that influence human behavior and communication.

Sociologists

Social scientists who study the development, structure, and functioning of human society, including patterns of social relationships, interactions, and culture.

Mainstream Values

Dominant societal norms and moral beliefs that are widely accepted and practiced by the majority of a society or culture.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a general disdain for other groups.