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Wilfredo Aguila
on Dec 25, 2024
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Younger children might have higher levels of self-esteem than older children because
A) their self-esteem comes from parents, who always provide positive feedback.
B) they only base their self-esteem on their physical appearance.
C) their initial self-concepts may be unrealistic due to their egocentrism.
D) their self-esteem is based solely upon the opinions of their friends, not their parents.
Self-Esteem
An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth.
Egocentrism
Putting oneself at the center of things such that one is unable to perceive the world from another person’s point of view. Egocentrism is normal in early childhood, but is a matter of choice, and rather intolerable, in adults.
- Familiarize oneself with the growth process of self-regulation and self-esteem during the middle childhood period.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the growth process of self-regulation and self-esteem during the middle childhood period.