Why does self-esteem increase during emerging adulthood?

What will be an ideal response?

Physical appearance becomes less important and adults feel more comfortable with how they look. Peers and friends, who are important to self-esteem, have less pressure to connect. They also have more control over the social contexts of their day.

Psychology

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The synapse is the

a) gap between neurons where neurotransmitters are released b) structure of a neuron that increases the speed of neural transmissions. c) portion of the neuron responsible for receiving information from the outside. d) structure of a neuron responsible for transmitting the nerve impulse.

Psychology

Regarding crowding and density, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. High densities always produce feelings of discomfort. b. Crowding interacts with the type of situation in which it occurs to intensify existing stresses or pleasures. c. The situation of humans in the inner-city is not directly analogous to the situation of animals overcrowded in the laboratory. d. When crowding causes a loss of control over one's immediate social environment, stress and health problems are likely to result.

Psychology