Based on findings from research studies, compared to older adolescents (15 years and older) and preadolescents (8- to 11-year-olds), which of the following statements about young adolescents' self-esteem, self-consciousness, and self-image is false?


A. Early adolescents experience a sharp increase in self-esteem'.
B. Early adolescents have lower self-esteem.
C. Early adolescents are more self-conscious.
D. Early adolescents have a more unstable self-image.

A. Early adolescents experience a sharp increase in self-esteem'.

Psychology

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Within the biopsychosocial model, which of the following levels of variables would include consideration of one's thoughts, emotions, and actions?

a) biological variables b) psychological variables c) cultural variables d) social variables

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Which of the following was a result of the Federal Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984?

A. It became much easier for defendants to quality for the insanity defense. B. The act narrowed the definition of insanity to the "product test" (the Durham rule). C. The act abolished the "knowing right from wrong" principle. D. The act put the burden of proof on the defense.

Psychology