Which of the following statements about gender differences in self-esteem is the most accurate?

A. Boys have higher self-esteem than girls throughout childhood and adolescence.
B. Although boys have higher scores on measures of self-esteem than girls, the difference is actually quite small.
C. Any differences in the self-esteem of boys and girls have disappeared by mid-adolescence.
D. Contrary to what many people believe, girls have higher self-esteem than boys through most of adolescence.


Answer: B

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