37. Self-esteem of minority individuals is found to be as high as that of Whites

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37. Self-esteem of minority individuals is found to be as high as that of Whites because minority a. individuals have as many opportunities as Whites b. individuals often compare themselves to each other rather than to Whites c. populations have grown in size d. groups no longer experience as much prejudice as they used to 38. One of the most common ways our self-concept changes is a. through our interactions with people b. by not getting too close to people c. through criticism from others; praise has little effect on most people d. by avoiding successful people and therefore upward comparison 39. The "spotlight effect" related to self-esteem means that a. b. c. d. low esteem people like to draw attention to themselves high esteem people hope to be the center of attention we expect others to judge us more harshly than they really do we actively seek out criticism as part of self-growth 40. When someone criticizes your performance, it is generally a good idea to a. b. c. d. ask the person for suggested solutions patiently listen to what is said but then ignore it so that your self-esteem is unaffected assert your right to be different remain silent and do what the other person wants you to do

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37. The correct answer is Option B. Minorities have as high self esteem as Whites because they often compare themselves to each other rather than to Whites.

38. The correct answer is Option A. One of the most common ways our self concept changes is through interaction with other people.

39. The correct answer is Option C. Due to the spotlight effect, we expect others to judge us more harshly then they really do.

40. The correct answer is Option A. When someone criticises your performance, or is a good idea to ask the person for suggested solutions.

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