A person's self-esteem - low or high -is mainly a function of________________?

Correct answer: A. social comparisons

  • A. social comparisons
  • B. self-ethnography
  • C. introspective rejuvenation
  • D. none of the above

Explanation

Self-esteem develops partly through social comparison, as people evaluate their abilities and worth against those of others. The other two terms are not established explanations of self-esteem in sociology.

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