There Is a Slight Tendency in the U

Multiple Choice

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