When considering older adolescents (15 years and older) and early adolescents (8- to 11-year-olds), which of the following statements is true?
A) Early adolescents tend to experience a sharp increase in self-esteem.
B) Self-esteem usually becomes more stable as adolescents grow older.
C) On average, early adolescents are less self-conscious than older adolescents are.
D) Most early adolescents have a particularly stable self-image.

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Self-esteem tends to become more stable as adolescents grow older, as they develop a clearer sense of their strengths and weaknesses and are exposed to a wider variety of experiences. Early adolescents may experience fluctuations in self-esteem as they navigate the transition from childhood to adolescence.

When Considering Older Adolescents (15 Years and Older) and Early