Which Factor Accounts for Some of the Decrease in Self-Esteem

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which factor accounts for some of the decrease in self-esteem seen during the elementary school years?

• A) parents setting more rules
• B) children beginning to compare themselves with peers
• C) teachers becoming more involved with students
• D) a school emphasis on individualized instruction

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Definitions:

Diploid Cell

A cell containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

Adult Ovary

A mature female reproductive organ that produces eggs and secretes hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

Follicles

Small sacs in the skin and the reproductive system that can produce hair and release eggs, respectively.

Primordial Follicles

The earliest stage of development of an ovarian follicle, consisting of an oocyte surrounded by a single layer of granulosa cells.