Which of the following statements about high self-esteem people (relative to low self-esteem people)is FALSE?
A) High self-esteem people are more likely to use social comparison to boost their esteem.
B) High self-esteem people are more likely to put down others to feel better about themselves.
C) High self-esteem people are more likely to exaggerate their sense of control.
D) High self-esteem people are more likely to avoid using the self-serving bias.

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High self-esteem individuals are actually more likely to engage in the self-serving bias, which involves attributing positive events to their own character but attributing negative events to external factors. This bias helps maintain or enhance their self-esteem. Therefore, the statement that they are more likely to avoid using the self-serving bias is false.

Which of the Following Statements About High Self-Esteem People (Relative