Which of the following is true about the relationship between self-esteem and the tendency to express prejudice?
A) People with low self-esteem are likely to express prejudice, whereas people with high self-esteem are not.
B) People with high self-esteem are likely to express prejudice, whereas people with low self-esteem are not.
C) People with low self-esteem are particularly likely to express prejudice after success.
D) People with high self-esteem are particularly likely to express prejudice after failure.
Answer: D
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