Author Question: There is a slight tendency in the U.S. for boys and men to have higher self-esteem than girls and ... (Read 39 times)

jhjkgdfhk · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

There is a slight tendency in the U.S. for boys and men to have higher self-esteem than girls and women. Research suggests that this disparity is probably MOSTLY due to the fact that ____.

a. females tend to be more modest (try not to boast) when filling out surveys
b. many existing self-esteem surveys are heavily gender-biased
c. females tend to be more critical of their interpersonal and relationship skills
d. females tend to be more critical of their bodies

Question 2

Research indicates that individuals who score high in ____ are likely to give low ratings to generic brands.

a. the need for closure
b. achievement motivation
c. public self-consciousness
d. internal locus of control