Regarding social competition, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)In a 1991 survey, every major ethnic group in the United States rated itself as better than any other group.
B)A person with high self-esteem tends to treat others as inferior in order to feel good about himself or herself.
C)Each ethnic group has strengths that members of other groups could benefit from emulating.
D)Social competition refers to the fact that some individuals seek to enhance their self-esteem by identifying with a group.

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B is false because having high self-esteem does not necessarily lead to treating others as inferior. High self-esteem can be healthy and doesn't inherently involve diminishing others to feel good about oneself.

Regarding Social Competition, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE