Which of the Following Statements Regarding Sex Differences in Self-Perceptions

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding sex differences in self-perceptions is accurate?

• A) Early adolescent girls' self-esteem is higher than same-age boys.
• B) Early adolescent girls have lower self-consciousness than same-age boys.
• C) Early adolescent boys have a shakier self-image than same-age girls.
• D) Early adolescent girls are more likely to say negative things about themselves than same-aged boys.

---

Definitions:

Fertilization Process

The union of male and female gametes to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.

Enzymes

Proteins that catalyze, or speed up, chemical reactions within living organisms without being consumed in the process.

Refractory Period

Time following an action potential when a neuron is unable to conduct another nerve impulse.

Ejaculation

The discharge of semen from the male reproductive tract as a result of sexual climax.