Children and Adolescents from Collectivist Societies Tend to Report _____

Multiple Choice

Children and adolescents from collectivist societies tend to report _____ levels of global self-esteem than agemates from individualistic societies because _____ .

A) lower; they value humility and are inclined to acknowledge their weaknesses
B) lower; their strong tendency to compare self accomplishments with accomplishments of peers makes them sensitive to their shortcomings
C) higher; they rarely compare their outcomes with those of peers and are less aware of their shortcomings
D) higher; when pursuing group rather than individual goals, it is easier to diffuse responsibility to others after a failure