Research Findings of a Decline in Self-Esteem Do Not Necessarily

Multiple Choice

Research findings of a decline in self-esteem do not necessarily contradict the idea that self-evaluation is high in late adulthood because the results probably reflect

A) a shift toward greater modesty and humility in old age.
B) a tendency to embellish or exaggerate the truth in old age.
C) an inability of elderly participants to understand survey questions.
D) stereotype threat.