Although Research Presented in the Textbook Indicates That Physical Appearance

question 112

Multiple Choice

Although research presented in the textbook indicates that physical appearance self-esteem is the best predictor of adolescents' overall self-esteem:

• A) adolescents, when asked, say that their physical appearance is one of the least important contributors to how they feel about themselves.
• B) adolescents may be unaware of the degree to which their self-worth is based on their feelings about their appearance.
• C) young girls appear to be more concerned than boys about physical attractiveness and physical appearance self-esteem is a more important influence on overall self-esteem among girls than among boys''.
• D) All of the above.

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