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During the teen years, our self-esteem usually
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stays the same.
stays the same.

increases.
increases.

decreases.
decreases.

increases, then decreases rapidly.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
decreases.

Self-esteem typically drops in early-to-mid adolescence due to biological changes, increased self-consciousness, stronger social comparison (peers), and shifting school/family roles. It often rebounds later in late adolescence/early adulthood.