Which statement accurately reflects adolescent global self-esteem?
a) Self-esteem rises in early adolescence and then declines.
b) Adolescents in Western cultures place a high value on peer opinions.
c) As peer evaluations become less important, self-esteem shows a small decline.
d) If given a choice, children will choose a White doll over a Black doll.
Answer: b
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