Question 1

According to the textbook, research indicates which of the following is not a correlate of high self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that involvement in many extracurricular activities is not necessarily correlated with high self-esteem. In fact, research suggests that excessive involvement in activities may actually undermine self-esteem by creating stress and reducing time for self-reflection and personal growth. The other options provided (approval of parents, approval of peers, and succeeding in school) are all commonly reported correlates of high self-esteem.

Question 2

Research has shown that ethnic socialization that results in having positive attitudes about one's ethnic group is associated with:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research has shown that ethnic socialization that...

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Adolescents may not realize the impact of physical appearance on their self-esteem, and girls often place more importance on appearance, affecting their overall self-esteem more than boys.

Question 4

Tony and Jeff, both Black adolescents, attend different schools. Tony attends a school where his ethnic group is in the majority and Jeff attends a predominately White school. What do studies predict about Tony and/or Jeff's self-perception?

Accepted Answer

Studies predict that Tony, who attends a school where his ethnic group is the majority, will have fewer self-image problems than Jeff, who attends a predominately White school. This is because Tony will have more opportunities to see positive depictions of his ethnic group in school and feel a greater sense of belonging and cultural pride. Jeff, on the other hand, may experience feelings of isolation and insecurity as a minority in his school.

Question 5

Adolescents whose parents are not both from the same ethnic or racial group are known as ________ adolescents.

Accepted Answer

Multiracial or multiethnic adolescents have parents from different ethnic or racial groups. Maternal-race is not a common term for describing adolescents and multilingual refers to individuals who speak more than one language fluently. Culture brokering refers to the process of individuals who act as intermediaries between two cultures or communities.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about self-esteem in children is true?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that high achievement in school boosts self-esteem, rather than the other way around. While having high self-esteem can have a positive impact on various aspects of a child's life, including their academic performance, the relationship between high achievement in school and high self-esteem is not spuriously related or bidirectional.

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the explanations researchers have presented to answer the question, "Given the prevalence of prejudice in American society and the generally disadvantaged position of Blacks, why do Black adolescents have high self-esteem?"

Accepted Answer

This answer choice is the only one that presents a negative and dismissive explanation for Black adolescents having high self-esteem. The other answer choices present positive and supportive explanations.

Question 8

Dewayne's parents are worried that as he enters adolescence, his self-esteem will greatly decrease. During what time should Dewayne's parents expect the most fluctuations in his self-image?

Accepted Answer

The most significant fluctuations in self-image typically occur during early adolescence, which falls within the age range of 12-14 years old. This is a time when young people are experiencing major physical and emotional changes, and are trying to establish a sense of identity and belonging. It is important for parents to provide support and positive reinforcement during this time to help their child maintain healthy self-esteem.

Question 9

Involvement in delinquent activity may lead to ________ in self-esteem, perhaps because involvement in delinquency _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Involvement in delinquent activity may lead to...

Question 10

Alice has high academic self-esteem, whereas Loriann has high physical appearance self-esteem. According to the textbook, who will probably have higher overall self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alice has high academic self-esteem, whereas Loriann...

Question 11

Which of the following adolescent's global self-esteem is most likely affected by his or her academic success?

Accepted Answer

Asian-American culture places a strong emphasis on academic success, so Mary's global self-esteem is most likely affected by her academic success. The other choices do not necessarily have the same cultural emphasis on academic achievement.

Question 12

Overall, which group of adolescents feels least positive about themselves?

Accepted Answer

White females generally report lower self-esteem compared to their male counterparts and adolescents from other racial groups, often due to societal pressures and stereotypes related to appearance and behavior.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that early adolescent girls tend to have lower self-esteem and are more likely to express negative self-perceptions compared to boys of the same age. This is often attributed to societal pressures and gender norms that affect girls differently than boys, leading to more critical self-assessments.

Question 14

According to the chapter in the textbook, most researchers today believe that adolescents evaluate themselves:

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the chapter in the textbook,...

Question 15

Which adolescent is most vulnerable to disturbances in self-image?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that females tend to be more vulnerable to disturbances in self-image during adolescence, and this vulnerability increases around the age of 13. Therefore, Carol, a 13-year-old female, is the most likely to be vulnerable to disturbances in self-image.

Question 16

Susan, a White adolescent, is more likely to be vulnerable to disturbances in ________ than any other group of youngsters.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Susan, a White adolescent, is more likely...

Question 17

Among multiethnic adolescents asked to describe their own ethnic identity, those with one Black parent and one non-Black parent are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that biracial/multiracial adolescents with one Black parent and one non-Black parent are more likely to identify themselves as Black than with their non-Black parent's ethnic group. This may be due to the influence of social structural forces such as racism and the historical "one-drop" rule in the United States, which classified anyone with any African ancestry as Black.

Question 18

According to the textbook, because _____ girls do not feel as _____ about their appearances as girls of other racial backgrounds, these individuals typically have _____ overall self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, Black girls do not feel as positively about their appearances as girls of other racial backgrounds, but they still have higher overall self-esteem.

Question 19

Which of the following factors is the most important predictor of overall self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that physical appearance self-esteem is the most important predictor of overall self-esteem. While other factors do contribute to self-esteem, such as academic ability or moral conduct, the impact of physical appearance is stronger.

Question 20

According to the textbook, which of the following is not generally a predictor of self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

The textbook does not list religious affiliation as a predictor of self-esteem, while academic achievement, parental love, and supportive friends are all identified as factors that can affect one's self-esteem.

Quiz 8: Identity