If Those with Low Self-Esteem Are Also Particularly Likely to Suffer

question 30

Multiple Choice

If those with low self-esteem are also particularly likely to suffer from depression,this would not necessarily indicate that low self-esteem triggers negative emotions because

• A) sampling extreme cases leads to false generalizations.
• B) a placebo effect may be operating.
• C) association does not prove causation.
• D) confounding variables may have an effect.

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision or the ability of individuals to govern themselves.

Self-Disclosure

The act of revealing personal information about oneself to others, which can strengthen relationships and foster intimacy.

Self-Actualization

The completion or fulfillment of personal skills and potentialities, regarded as a vital pursuit or imperative in all human beings.

Self-Transcendence

A psychological state or process that involves transcending personal concerns, ego, and self-interest, often associated with experiences of deep connection to others, nature, or a higher purpose.