Suppose Hillary has somewhat high self-esteem, whereas her sister Lola has somewhat low self-esteem. Meanwhile, their cousin Nancy has extraordinarily high self-esteem-to the point of being narcissistic. And another cousin of theirs, Hattie, has extraordinarily low self-esteem, such that she is brimming with self-criticism and self-hate. What does research suggest about the likelihood that Hillary, Lola, Nancy, and Hattie will have successful long-term relationships?

A) Hillary and Nancy will likely be more successful than Lola and Hattie.
B) Hillary and Lola will likely be about equally successful, while Nancy and Hattie will likely be relatively unsuccessful.
C) Hillary, Lola, and Nancy will likely be about equally successful, while Hattie will likely be relatively unsuccessful.
D) Hillary, Lola, and Hattie will likely be about equally successful, while Nancy will likely be relatively unsuccessful.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Research suggests that individuals with moderate levels of self-esteem (like Hillary and Lola) are more likely to have successful long-term relationships compared to those with extremely high or extremely low self-esteem (like Nancy and Hattie). Extremely high self-esteem, especially when it borders on narcissism, can lead to difficulties in forming and maintaining healthy relationships due to a lack of empathy and an excessive focus on oneself. Similarly, extremely low self-esteem can result in relationship challenges due to constant self-doubt and reliance on a partner for validation.

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