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Scientific studies have confirmed that girls have lower self-esteem than boys.

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The research on sex and cultural differences in self-esteem has primarily disputed which of the following claims?

A) Caucasian men and women do not differ in reported levels of self-esteem.
B) Caucasians report the highest levels of self-esteem of any ethnic group in the U.S.
C) On the whole, Native Americans report lower levels of self-esteem than Caucasians.
D) Differences in self-esteem among various ethnic groups tend to be modest.

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According to social penetration theory, the ________ dimension concerns the number of topics disclosed, whereas the ________ dimension concerns the level of detail in topics disclosed.

One of the ways we figure out who we are is by seeing who others think we are. The term for that process is

Compare and contrast social comparison and reflected appraisal as influences on the development of a self-concept.

Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous encourage people to share about problems they are facing. This type of disclosure is based theoretically on which of the following principles?

Articulate and describe two separate advantages of being a high self-monitor and two separate advantages of being a low self-monitor.

Regarding the benefits of high self-esteem, which of the following statements has been supported by the research?

Identify and define each of the interpersonal needs identified in Schutz's model. How is each of these needs related to self-esteem? Of the three, which is most important in your relationships? Why?

American poet Alice Walker once wrote, "In search of my mother's garden, I found my own." Explain her statement with explicit reference to social comparison and reflected appraisal. Then, use examples from your own life to illustrate how Walker's statement does or does not apply to your own self-concept.

Describe what research has shown regarding the effects of culture and gender on self-esteem.