Sean Is an Adolescent Who Frequently Engages in False-Self Behavior

question 118

Multiple Choice

Sean is an adolescent who frequently engages in false-self behavior and also has low self-esteem. One explanation for these two characteristics is that:

• A) Sean might be low in self-esteem because he knowingly puts on a false front.
• B) Sean might engage in false-self behavior because he is low in self-esteem.
• C) There is no relation between false-self behavior and low self-esteem.
• D) Sean might be low in self-esteem because he knowingly puts on a false front or he might engage in false-self behavior because he is low in self-esteem.