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Question
A graph shows two lines (males and females) that depict self-esteem by age.
Use this graph for the following question.
Which of the following people is most likely to have the highest self-esteem?
(1 point)
Responses

a 15-year-old male
a 15-year-old male

a 15-year-old female
a 15-year-old female

a 50-year-old male
a 50-year-old male

a 50-year-old female

1 answer

To determine which person is most likely to have the highest self-esteem according to the graph mentioned, we would need to know the trends indicated in the graph for males and females across different ages.

However, based on general trends observed in studies related to self-esteem by age and gender:

  • Typically, self-esteem tends to be higher in middle-aged individuals compared to younger individuals.
  • There may also be differences in self-esteem levels between males and females, but this varies by context.

Considering these trends, a 50-year-old male may likely have the highest self-esteem compared to the other options (15-year-old male, 15-year-old female, and 50-year-old female), as middle-aged males often report higher self-esteem than younger individuals.

Ultimately, without the specific graph data, this is an informed assumption based on common patterns in self-esteem studies.