Does Heredity Contribute to Individuals' Self-Esteem

question 5

Multiple Choice

Does heredity contribute to individuals' self-esteem?

• A) Yes, it does so by directly coding for level of self-esteem.
• B) Yes, it does so at least in part by influencing aspects of the self, such as physical appearance, athletic ability, and intellectual abilities, which then influence self-esteem.
• C) No, heredity does not influence self-esteem.
• D) There is no way to examine the contribution of heredity to self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Hematocrit

A measure of the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells.

Hemolytic Disease

A condition often occurring in newborns where there is rapid destruction of red blood cells, leading to anemia; commonly due to maternal-fetal blood group incompatibility.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing fetus while removing waste products.

Fetus

A developing mammal or human from the end of the embryonic period (in humans from nine weeks after conception) until birth.