Which Statement About Self-Esteem Is NOT True

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement about self-esteem is NOT true?

• A) High self-esteem may have negative consequences for some individuals.
• B) Low self-esteem is associated with being born to a teenage mother.
• C) Low self-esteem predicts weak economic prospects.
• D) Heredity contributes to self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on how we think, perceive, and solve problems, emphasizing the role of mental processes.

Environmental Circumstances

The physical, social, and cultural settings or factors that surround and affect the life of an organism or community.

Anger

An intense emotional response often involving agitation and potentially aggressive behavior in reaction to perceived provocation or threats.

Behavior Genetics

The study of the role genes and the environment play in shaping behaviors.