Which statement about culture and self-esteem is true?

A. Chinese and Japanese children score lower in self-esteem than U.S. children.
B. Cultural differences in self-esteem tend to narrow with age.
C. Compared to U.S. children, East Asian children rely more on social comparisons to enhance their self-esteem.
D. East Asian children tend to be more reserved in praising others than they are in expressing positive self-judgments.


Answer: A

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