The Term That Refers to the Complex Relationship Between Self-Esteem

question 82

Multiple Choice

The term that refers to the complex relationship between self-esteem and minority group status comes from

• A)social comparison.
• B)social identity theory.
• C)downward social comparison.
• D)low self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Slave Families

Units of enslaved people, often forcibly separated by slave trade or owners, who formed familial bonds within the constraints of slavery in historical contexts.

West Indies

A region of the North Atlantic Ocean in the Caribbean, encompassing a series of islands including the Greater and Lesser Antilles, known for its diverse cultures and histories.

Paternalistic

A system or policy that governs people in a manner that is authoritarian but claims to be benevolent and in the best interest of the people being controlled.

Southern Economy

Refers to the economic structure and practices of the Southern United States, historically characterized by agriculture-based industries, such as cotton, and significant social and economic changes post-Civil War.