People Typically Experience an Increasing Sense of Confidence and Self-Esteem

question 44

Multiple Choice

People typically experience an increasing sense of confidence and self-esteem

• A) from the early to mid-teen years.
• B) from the mid-teen years to midlife.
• C) from middle adulthood through the very final weeks prior to death.
• D) during all of these periods.

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